Mechanical Test Engineer, Cell Electrode
Description For Mechanical Test Engineer, Cell Electrode
Tesla is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer for their Cell Electrode team to join their innovative electric vehicle and energy storage division. This role combines mechanical engineering expertise with data analysis to advance Tesla's battery technology. As a member of the cell modeling team, you'll be at the forefront of exploring and studying electrode mechanical swelling during battery cycling, contributing directly to Tesla's vehicle and energy product development.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $84,000 - $204,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and stock purchase options. Based in Palo Alto, you'll work with cross-functional teams to design experiments, analyze data, and optimize cell designs for various applications.
The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of experience in test execution and analysis, strong programming skills (particularly in Python or MATLAB), and a background in mechanical engineering or related fields. You'll need to demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills, as you'll be working closely with various teams across the organization.
This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. You'll be involved in crucial research and development work that directly impacts the performance and efficiency of Tesla's products. The position offers both technical challenges and growth opportunities within one of the world's most innovative automotive and energy companies.
Working at Tesla means being part of a company that's revolutionizing sustainable transportation and energy storage. You'll have access to cutting-edge technology and work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the world. The comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on meaningful projects make this an attractive position for engineers looking to advance their careers in the automotive and energy sectors.
Responsibilities For Mechanical Test Engineer, Cell Electrode
- Design and execute experiments to test the behavior of cells, including managing test queues and directing cell testing
- Analyze and interpret data through automated programming scripts to quickly synthesize results
- Identify sources of test-to-test and sample-to-sample variation and recommend changes to fix root cause
- Consolidate results into consistent workflows
- Document and communicate best practices and test results
- Work with cross functional product development team for cell design optimization
Requirements For Mechanical Test Engineer, Cell Electrode
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in test execution and analysis
- Data analysis skills in a scripting language (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent)
- Experience with electrochemistry and cell testing
- Experience in equipment design, CAD, and/or FEA simulation
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills and preference for working in teams
Benefits For Mechanical Test Engineer, Cell Electrode
- Medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- HSA with company contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
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