Sr. Cell Design Engineer, Cell Materials Engineering
Tesla, Palo Alto, CA, United States
What To Expect
Battery cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, so being passionate and self‑motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works with engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team‑first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. We are looking for anyone with an exceptional ability to solve problems in both individual and team settings.
What You’ll Do
Drive physical and electrochemical electrode design from concept to production
Interface with the broader cell development teams to define electrode design targets (fast charge, lifetime, cost, etc.) for current and future cell programs
Work with cell materials component owners and mechanical design engineers to understand, document, and disseminate material and design options for the electrode stack
Develop electrode design options (e.g., loading, density, composition, etc.) that meet performance and manufacturability targets for Tesla’s cells
Combine upstream stack design targets with manufacturing and equipment process capability to determine realistic designs
Proactively identify potential product failures, analyze their severity and likelihood, and identify mitigation steps
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in lithium‑ion cell design
Familiarity with battery cell operation, design, and testing
Experience in FMEA
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Ability to communicate and consolidate information across multiple stakeholders and teams
Experience with taking a product or design from concept to manufacturing is a plus
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
$109,600 - $195,600/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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Battery cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, so being passionate and self‑motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works with engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team‑first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. We are looking for anyone with an exceptional ability to solve problems in both individual and team settings.
What You’ll Do
Drive physical and electrochemical electrode design from concept to production
Interface with the broader cell development teams to define electrode design targets (fast charge, lifetime, cost, etc.) for current and future cell programs
Work with cell materials component owners and mechanical design engineers to understand, document, and disseminate material and design options for the electrode stack
Develop electrode design options (e.g., loading, density, composition, etc.) that meet performance and manufacturability targets for Tesla’s cells
Combine upstream stack design targets with manufacturing and equipment process capability to determine realistic designs
Proactively identify potential product failures, analyze their severity and likelihood, and identify mitigation steps
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in lithium‑ion cell design
Familiarity with battery cell operation, design, and testing
Experience in FMEA
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Ability to communicate and consolidate information across multiple stakeholders and teams
Experience with taking a product or design from concept to manufacturing is a plus
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
$109,600 - $195,600/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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