Materials Engineer, Active Materials Research, Battery Cell

Role details

What to Expect

The Materials Engineer will work in the active materials research group responsible for developing and qualifying Tesla’s next-generation battery cell materials. This role involves close collaboration with engineers to perform hands-on materials synthesis, characterization, and battery cell testing.

What You'll Do

• Carry out hands-on synthesis of battery materials including powder handling dry-room operations and use of furnaces milling and sieving equipment
• Fabricate electrodes and build coin and pouch battery cells
• Handle battery electrodes and electrolytes in glove boxes and prepare electrolytes to specifications
• Operate battery testers perform cell-level testing and organize test data for engineers
• Report issues in samples and tests and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and setups
• Support laboratory organization and maintain a clean work environment

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Materials Engineering Chemical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of materials or chemical engineering fundamentals
• Strong interest in lithium-ion battery technology
• Experience with lab-scale materials synthesis through solid-state calcination
• Experience with materials synthesis equipment such as muffle furnaces tube furnaces and ball mills
• Experience with battery materials characterization tools such as particle size analyzers titrators XRD and SEM
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment such as battery cyclers temperature chambers and vacuum systems

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

$24.40 - $65.40/hour + 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.