Staff Cell Lifetime Modeling Engineer

As a member of the Cell Modeling team, this person will be responsible to lead lithium-ion cell degradation modeling within Tesla. The role entails developing and managing degradation models for all the different cell chemistries used in Tesla Electric Vehicle & Energy Storage products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and calibrate cell degradation models for different cell chemistries, based on test data in conjunction with electrochemistry knowledge
• Develop cell degradation mechanisms through analysis and interpretation of lab cycling and storage data
• Guide the development of higher fidelity degradation models for Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage products
• Interface with cross functional teams to develop relevant inputs/outputs for degradation simulations and forecasts
• Advance the overall capability and fidelity of cell degradation modeling at Tesla
• Lead a small team of Modeling Engineers

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
• Strong background in numerical methods, especially in optimization and numerical solutions of ODEs and PDEs
• 5 years' experience in developing empirical or physics-based models of dynamic systems, preferably in lithium-ion batteries and degradation mechanisms
• 5 years' programming and numerical modeling experience in MATLAB or Python
• Strong communication and cross-functional interaction skills
• Experience working with lithium-ion batteries is preferred
• Technical leadership experience is strongly desired

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)
• 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

$136,000 - $234,000/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.

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