Tesla

Mechanical Test Engineer, Cell Electrode

Tesla, Palo Alto, CA, United States

As a member of the cell modeling team, this engineer will explore and study electrode mechanical swelling during battery cycling through test development, test execution, and data analysis. This work will build fundamental material understanding and feed into larger mechanical simulations to support both Tesla's vehicle and energy product development. The engineer in this role will be expected to work alongside other engineering and prototyping teams to design experiments, root cause testing issues, and synthesize data efficiently.

Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments to test the behavior of cells, including managing test queues and directing cell testing
Analyze and interpret data through automated programming scripts to quickly synthesize results
Identify sources of test-to-test and sample-to-sample variation and recommend changes to fix root cause
Consolidate results into consistent workflows to be consumed by other team members
Document and communicate best practices and important test results and fundamental understanding across a wide range of teams
Be a member of a cross functional product development team to help determine the ideal cell design for different electric vehicle and energy product applications

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in test execution and analysis
Data analysis skills in a scripting language (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent)
Experience with electrochemistry and cell testing
Experience in equipment design, CAD, and/or FEA simulation
Strong analytical skills to synthesize data into concrete results to guide future experiments
Strong communication skills and preference for working in teams

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