Reliability Engineer, Cell Qualification

Electric vehicle and clean energy company manufacturing cars, batteries, and sustainable energy solutions.
$104,000 - $222,000
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Automotive

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 in a fast-paced environment, alongside industry experts and high-performing teams.

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 comprehensive testing and analysis. The position requires strong technical expertise in battery technology and reliability engineering, combined with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Working at Tesla means being part of a mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. The company offers competitive compensation including both cash and stock awards, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and various family-friendly policies. 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 transforming multiple industries.

Last updated 16 days ago

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

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • 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
  • 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
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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