Reliability Engineer, Cell Qualification
Description For Reliability Engineer, Cell Qualification
Tesla is seeking a Reliability Engineer for Cell Qualification to join their innovative team working on battery cell technology. This role is crucial in developing and ensuring the reliability of Tesla's battery cells, which are fundamental to all Tesla products. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with cross-functional teams of industry experts.
The role involves leading reliability testing and qualification of new cell designs, developing test protocols, and conducting critical analysis using advanced statistical methods. You'll be responsible for managing cell requirements and addressing design reliability risks through field-representative qualification within schedule constraints. The position requires strong analytical skills, expertise in reliability engineering, and the ability to work effectively both independently and in team settings.
Working at Tesla means being part of a mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. The company offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, medical coverage with zero payroll deduction options, 401(k) with employer match, and stock purchase plans. The position is based in Palo Alto, California, at the heart of Silicon Valley's innovation hub.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in reliability engineering and battery technology who wants to make a significant impact in the electric vehicle and sustainable energy industry. The role offers both technical challenges and growth opportunities while working on products that are reshaping the automotive and energy sectors.
Responsibilities For Reliability Engineer, Cell Qualification
- Develop standard test protocols based on expected field scenarios and identify unique failure modes of new cell designs
- Lead Design for Reliability (DfR) and reliability stress testing
- Generate Weibull simulation of critical failure modes and field unreliability forecast
- Collaborate on failure analysis to understand root cause
- Connect with system level teams to align on consistent derisk plans
Requirements For Reliability Engineer, Cell Qualification
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience on reliability with cell or battery technology
- Degree in Reliability Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience on cell or battery reliability qualification
- Strong understanding of cell failure modes, physics, and lifetime acceleration models
- Knowledge of Design for Reliability and Design of Experiments
- Experience on statistical analysis, Weibull generation and Monte Carlo simulation
- Proficiency on reliability software tools and scripting preferred
Benefits For Reliability Engineer, Cell Qualification
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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