Tesla is seeking an engineer to lead the development and production of a new cell variant, focusing on optimizing formation strategies for quality and cost efficiency. The role involves conducting trials, analyzing data, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful production ramp-up.

• 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
• Familiarity with Python or similar tools for data analysis
• Battery physics and/or empirical modeling or simulation experience

• Support factory bring-up activities for the new cell variant — from early development through production ramp
• Design and execute formation development trials to reduce total formation time, minimize cost and equipment utilization, and meet or exceed cell performance and reliability requirements
• Analyze results and determine the optimal balance between formation duration and performance
• Define the critical formation quality metrics and propose how these metrics should be calculated, extracted, and integrated into the formation workflow
• Translate experimental learnings into actionable formation recipes and process specifications
• Partner with cell engineering, equipment, data, and quality teams to ensure a smooth handoff into high-volume manufacturing
• Use battery modeling and simulation to support hypothesis development and guide experimentation

• 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.