November 19, 2024

Sr. Battery Propagation Resistance Test Engineer, Abuse Test & Engineering

Senior • On-site

$80,000 - $174,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

What to Expect

We are looking for an Engineer to test battery propagation resistance across all programs, including vehicle and energy storage. In this role, you will be responsible for the test end-to-end, from conception, through planning and execution, to results summary and associated decision-making. You will also be responsible for designing test methods to undersnd failure modes from a first principles perspective and define next-generation pack architectures. As a result, Tesla will be able to evaluate a broad set of options for cell and pack designs while launching and optimizing products at a rapid pace.

What You’ll Do
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop cell and pack designs that meet abuse specifications
  • Determine and communicate test plans, resource needs and timelines for each new phase of a program, as a function of expected risks and schedule
  • Share results and design mitigations with cross-functional stakeholders and executives
  • Develop tests based on pack environment (geometric, thermal, electrical) to study failure mode frequency, severity, and mechanisms
  • Study failure modes and suggest methods to deepen our understanding
  • Work with technicians and test systems engineers to understand preparation and test process, identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement (data integrity, higher throughput, and better fidelity)
  • Manage and improve statistical framework
  • Maintain and improve results database and visualization
  • Design tests and instrument samples in order to improve the model’s accuracy and utility, in collaboration with the modeling engineering team
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years’ experience in physically applied-engineering (lab, machine shop, hobby project…)
  • Experience in solving critical problems for projects using first principles, as well as heat transfer and electrical engineering fundamentals
  • Must be hands-on (fabrication/modification, instrumentation, troubleshooting, sample inspection, etc.)
  • Experience with instrumentation / data acquisition
  • Enjoys working in cross-functional groups and leading technicians
  • Able to plan many concurrent activities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
  • Statistical background a plus
  • CAD experience a plus
  • Programming experience in Matlab or Python strongly preferred. SQL 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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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

    $80,000 - $174,000/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.