Tesla

What to Expect

This cell engineer will work with a cross-functional team to develop cell qualification plans to characterize initial cell performance, lifetime behavior, and cell reliability to identify critical failures and degradation modes. This person will oversee test progress at internal/external labs and coordinate test priorities. In addition, this person will conduct analysis to identify risks for timely program decisions. 

What You’ll Do

• Develop cell qualification test plans based on cell build validation goals and program requirements 
• Conduct analysis to identify program risk and work with cross functional teams for failure analysis and corrective actions 
• Communicate cell level performance and risks across multiple engineering teams 
• Oversee test progress at labs across different sites to minimize test delays

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience with lithium-ion battery research/design/manufacturing/testing 
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects with complex requirements 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Program management experience is a plus 

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$128,000 - $192,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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