This role involves working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to advance battery technology and enhance customer product experiences. You will be responsible for characterizing battery materials, understanding degradation mechanisms, and optimizing cell performance while managing multiple high-impact projects.

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of industrial experience in cell testing and qualification
• Hands-on experience in battery assembly, teardown, testing, characterization and diagnostics
• Experience with performing FMEA as a methodical approach for identifying potential risks in a new or changed design/process
• Familiar with degradation mechanisms and of batteries and battery materials
• Ability to learn new concepts and methods, propose design of experiments, and execute independently
• Some coding experience preferred (i.e. MATLAB, Python, and/or similar data analysis tool)

• Be a key member of a cross functional team to lead qualification efforts for new cell programs from concept to completion
• Conduct investigations, prepare related status reports for problems or issues and make recommendations as required
• Interpret and quantify degradation modes of various battery chemistries and propose countermeasures
• Develop new electrochemical/chemical tests to analyze battery materials or parameters, elucidate fundamental mechanisms leading to degradation, and improve cell performance
• Interpret electrochemical and electrode characterization data to optimize lithium-ion battery performance on new and existing cells

• 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.