Sr. Cell Engineer, Development & Prototyping

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company known for innovation in battery technology and sustainable transportation.
$84,000 - $210,000
Data
Senior Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Automotive

Description For Sr. Cell Engineer, Development & Prototyping

Tesla is seeking a Sr. Cell Engineer for Development & Prototyping to join their team. This role is crucial in the development of Tesla's battery cell technology, which is fundamental to all Tesla products. The position involves leading interdisciplinary team efforts, innovating cell prototyping processes, and accelerating the development of Tesla's cell technology.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Owning and managing one or more cell manufacturing processes
  • Leading a team of process Engineers and Technicians
  • Improving process capabilities through experiments and data analysis
  • Establishing standardized baseline process conditions
  • Identifying and quantifying process risks and trends
  • Developing and optimizing processes for new designs and materials
  • Collaborating with the equipment development team

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in lithium-ion battery design, development, prototyping, or manufacturing
  • Extensive knowledge of Li-ion battery chemistry and manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with data analysis tools and programming languages
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Tesla offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $84,000 - $210,000 annually, plus cash and stock awards. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer match, and various other perks.

Join Tesla in their mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy by contributing to the development of cutting-edge battery technology.

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Cell Engineer, Development & Prototyping

  • Own and account for one or more cell manufacturing processes
  • Lead a team of process Engineers and Technicians
  • Improve process capabilities through design of experiments and data analysis
  • Establish and standardize baseline process conditions
  • Identify and quantify process risks, reliability, and trends
  • Develop and optimize process conditions for new recipes, designs, and materials
  • Work with equipment development team to identify needs and define specifications
  • Manage workload in a collaborative work environment

Requirements For Sr. Cell Engineer, Development & Prototyping

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  • Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in lithium-ion battery design, development, prototyping, or manufacturing
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of Li ion battery chemistry, electrochemistry, cell design, and manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with data collection, statistical process control, process capability analysis
  • Familiarity with analytical software and programming languages (e.g. JMP, Minitab, MATLAB, Python etc.)
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills

Benefits For Sr. Cell Engineer, Development & Prototyping

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Back-up Childcare
  • Parenting Support
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services
  • Pet Insurance
  • Weight Loss Program
  • Tobacco Cessation Program
  • Tesla Babies Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Discounts

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