Cell Test Engineer, Reliability Testing
Tesla Austin, TX Full-time 3/31/2026
Undergraduate Entry-Level
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•FY 2025Job Description
Tesla is seeking a motivated professional to work on advanced battery electrode technology for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The role involves reliability testing, executing lithium-ion cell tests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance.
Requirements
- Degree or relevant experience in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field
- Self-motivated and a self-starter with hands-on skills
- Ability to develop new test concepts and methods, and execute independently
- Some knowledge of electrochemical test equipment used in battery cell testing or equivalent
- Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
- Understanding of lithium-ion cell safety and its risks
- Some coding experience required (i.e. MATLAB, Python, and/or similar data analysis and statistics tools)
Responsibilities
- Be the Reliability testing owner of the team, tying mechanical-based testing with electrochemical tests
- Partner with cell design and quality teams to execute trials that capture impact of edge case scenarios
- Execute and shepherd lithium-ion cell tests using cell cycling equipment, temperature control fixtures and circulators
- Write test plans, propose design of experiments, summarize results in test reports, and ensure the highest possible data integrity from the lab
- Mentor direct and larger team members in the science of cell characterizations and reliability engineering
- Plan, prioritize, and communicate status of lab testing activities to hit project deadlines
- Be a member of a cross functional product development team to help determine the ideal cell design for Tesla products
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.
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