November 19, 2024

Cell Reliability Engineer, Fleet Analytics

Mid • On-site

$104,000 - $156,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

What to Expect

Battery Cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements necessitate ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. We are looking for passionate and self-motivated candidates to join us in our fast-paced and exciting mission. 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 look for anyone with an exceptional ability to solve problems in both individual and team settings. 

In this role, you will guide the development towards reliable new cell technologies and products. Your will manage cell lifetime and address critical design risks through both lab testing and fleet insights. You will leverage lab test results to predict the cell reliability of our products in the field and grow the confidence for decision making. 

What You’ll Do

  • Create models using both lab and fleet data to evaluate lithium-ion battery performance over life for new and existing cells

  • Develop both standard and accelerated test protocols based on expected field scenarios and identify unique failure modes of new cell designs

  • Interpret electrochemical, mechanical and other lab test data to forecast cell product field reliability and assign program risks

  • Collaborate on failure analysis to understand the root cause and drive mitigation actions

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electric Engineering or equivalent experience

  • Strong understanding of lithium-ion cell chemistry and degradation mechanism 

  • Strong Programming skills and experience in Python, etc. 

  • Experience on statistical analysis preferred

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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

    $104,000 - $156,000/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.