What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Staff Cell Materials Engineer, Electrolyte position at Tesla?
Battery cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. 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. Our team is heavily focused on cell materials design and qualification. Your responsibility will be spearheading cross-functional team validation efforts of cell materials, developing new electrochemical tests to accelerate qualification time, and bringing our team's expertise in electrochemical data interpretation to the next level.
Responsibilities
- Lead and accelerate screening and validation of electrolyte formulations and electrolyte raw material sub-components across all 46xx Tesla-made cell programs
- Organize and manage validation testing of lab to mass production scale materials and cell validation trials
- Interpret electrochemical and material / electrode / electrolyte characterization data and assign result differences to electrolyte change, design change, assembly flaw, or specific degradation pathway
- Interface with our strategic partners and internal stakeholder by providing and analyzing key results and risks
Requirements
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 :
2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Expected Compensation
120,000 - $210,000 / 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.
Salary : $120,000 - $210,000
