Job Description

Tesla is looking for an engineer to bridge the gap between Cell Formation Development and Production, focusing on optimizing testing protocols for maximum cell quality and performance while minimizing costs and cycle time. The role involves analyzing formation yields, developing strong partnerships across teams, and translating experimental findings into actionable processes.

Requirements

Experience working with cell formation, electrochemistry, or cell performance testing
Strong data analysis and ability to interpret time-series and performance data
Ability to design experiments, manage test execution, and consolidate results into clear recommendations
Track record showing you have been successful at translating complex concepts into actionable items driving measurable impact
Familiarity with Python or similar tools for data analysis
Battery physics and/or empirical modeling or simulation experience

Responsibilities

Analyze Formation yield daily to identify deviations driven by measurement or calculation errors or true quality shifts
Analyze key Formation metrics for new cell variants to ensure no quality risk from upstream material changes
Develop a strong understanding of Formation factory process flows to identify and address anomalies
Develop strong Cell Formation fundamentals to explain metric shifts and their impact on Cell Quality
Build an understanding of key battery pack analytics to challenge limits and optimize for Cell Yield and Quality
Translate experimental learnings from Formation Dev teams into actionable formation recipes and process specifications
Build a strong partnership with Cell Quality, Reliability, Materials, Formation Dev, and Battery teams
Build strong statistics, data analysis, and automation techniques to expand impact and influence

Benefits

Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.