Tesla's Cell Engineering Team is seeking a motivated electrode engineer to lead material validation and process development for dry battery electrode technology. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to transition early-stage concepts to production, making significant contributions to Tesla's battery cell products.

• Degree or Equivalent Experience in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
• Ability to design and execute new material evaluation and define the correlation between material property and electrode performance
• Ability to identify root causes and conduct troubleshooting to solve technical problems
• Strong knowledge of electrochemistry or applied electrochemistry or electrochemical engineering
• Broad knowledge and R&D experience on energy storage materials required
• Strong experience in material characterization and analytical technique required
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and detailed documentation skills
• Skilled at managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and ability to independently execute those priorities
• Self-motivated and a self-starter with hands-on skills
• Team oriented attitude required

• Lead electrode and process development for Tesla dry battery electrode
• Design and validate new electrode material in lab scale process
• Perform systematic electrode processing experiments using formulations to identify key parameters for control over electrode product quality and electrochemical performance
• Analyze electrode performances and determine their relationship with materials and process parameters then take independent steps to iterate on electrode formulation and process improvement to reach target cell performance specifications
• Document electrode processing parameters and communicate key learnings to cross-functional teams to enable transition towards production development
• Work with manufacturing team to bring up mass production plants
• Work in the laboratory/shop environment with analytical equipment (SEM, TGA, FTIR, DSC, BET, resistivity meter, data logger, thermal sensing devices etc.)
• Read and review technology proceedings and papers to broaden knowledge, project future trends and propose directions in energy storage technology development

• 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.