Staff Cell Engineer, In-House Cell Development

Role details

What to Expect

Tesla’s Cell Engineering team is looking for a highly motivated, experienced engineer to lead the cross-functional design and launch of battery cells manufactured in-house by Tesla. This role serves as overall cell development program lead, driving efforts across the company’s different organizations to progress a cell from conceptual design & prototyping into mass production.

This role requires deep familiarity with Li+ cell design and validation, a passion for launching new technologies, and an unparalleled ability to pull people together to make things happen. This requires you to be technically curious, detail oriented, and comfortable delivering results in an unstructured environment. You will use your engineering expertise to collaborate across Cell Design, Cell Modeling, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production organizations. Success in this role requires the ability to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Drive key engineering decisions across teams to move new cells from concept to mass production
• Lead the cross-functional working team through design, qualification, and ramp challenges to achieve a successful cell launch
• Collaborate with Tesla product teams to define cell electrochemical, mechanical, and safety performance requirements
• Own the program “operating system”: Level 1-3 schedules, risk register, open decisions/actions
• Synthesize test results and manufacturing challenges into program level impacts and report regularly to Tesla leadership
• Travel to lab, pilot and production sites to provide on-site leadership during critical phases of the cell program lifecycle

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in cell development/engineering
• Deep familiarity with Li+ battery design and battery materials
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Works well under pressure, adapts to changes quickly, and manages conflicting priorities
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead large teams
• Experience in a high-throughput manufacturing environment (semiconductor, solar, batteries, specialty chemicals) is a plus
• Able and willing to travel to Tesla or vendor sites up to 20% of the time

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $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.