Sr. Cell Materials Engineer, Cell Development

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company revolutionizing sustainable transportation and energy solutions.
$84,000 - $180,000
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5+ years of experience
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Description For Sr. Cell Materials Engineer, Cell Development

Tesla is seeking a Senior Cell Materials Engineer to join their Cell Development team. This role is crucial as battery cells are fundamental to every Tesla product. The position offers an exciting, fast-paced environment working with state-of-the-art cell architectures and manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will bridge existing materials engineers and component owners with external cell vendors, leading technical development projects. The role involves hands-on work with cell materials and mechanical components, requiring expertise in electrochemistry and materials science. Working alongside industry experts and cross-functional teams, you'll contribute to Tesla's mission of accelerating sustainable energy adoption through advanced battery technology. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $84,000 to $180,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, and stock purchase options. Located in Palo Alto, this role provides an opportunity to work at the forefront of electric vehicle and energy storage technology.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Cell Materials Engineer, Cell Development

  • Serve as technical lead for cell materials and mechanical components in development projects with external cell suppliers
  • Develop and execute test plans to validate and benchmark new materials, components and cell designs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead materials from concept to product
  • Identify and troubleshoot materials-related issues during production or testing phases
  • Prepare technical reports and communicate key learnings to cross-functional internal teams

Requirements For Sr. Cell Materials Engineer, Cell Development

  • Background in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or similar
  • Strong foundation in electrochemistry and materials science
  • Experience in Li-ion cell design, cell manufacturing and/or failure analysis
  • Quarterly international travel to cell and material suppliers is expected

Benefits For Sr. Cell Materials Engineer, Cell Development

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical Insurance (Aetna PPO and HSA plans)
  • Dental Insurance with orthodontic coverage
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Back-up childcare
  • Commuter benefits
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program

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