Staff Cell Engineer, Cell Prototyping

Role details

What to Expect

Tesla’s Cell Prototyping team is seeking a highly driven and experienced engineer to lead the design, validation, and process development of next-generation battery cell technologies through our prototyping activities at scale, with a focus on delivering innovative, high-quality electrode and cell prototypes. In this role, you will serve as the technical leader, driving efforts to assess and demonstrate new technologies for Tesla’s future cell roadmap. You will leverage your engineering expertise to collaborate with subject matter experts across cell materials, qualification, mechanical design, and manufacturing to accelerate the advancement of new battery cell technologies.

What You'll Do

• Develop, qualify, and account for multiple or end-to-end cell manufacturing processes
• Lead a team of process engineers and technicians to manage daily operations and provide technical guidance at prototype or pilot lines
• Establish and standardize baseline conditions of cell manufacturing processes
• Develop and optimize process conditions for new recipes, designs, and materials
• Work with equipment and control teams to identify specifications for process innovation, and identify process risks, reliability, and trends to improve manufacturing quality, efficiency, and flexibility
• Conduct comprehensive failure analysis on aged cells to identify degradation mechanisms and root causes

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in Li-ion cell design, qualification, components, and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with data collection and analysis, statistical process control, process capability analysis, PFMEA, and quality management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Deep hands-on experience in developing cutting-edge battery cell manufacturing processes
• Experience with laser welding processes, prismatic cells assembly, project management, battery module design, and/or supply chain management

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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.