Job description
Tesla is seeking a motivated Chemical Engineer to develop and scale up manufacturing processes for its battery cell production. This role involves working within a cross-functional engineering team to enhance battery performance and optimize manufacturing efficiency. The position offers the chance to contribute significantly to Tesla's innovative products in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Candidates will engage in process development from concept to full-scale production.
Requirements
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in process development engineering, chemical engineering, or manufacturing engineering
- Experience with industrial mixing, dry powder handling and conveyance, or industrial chemical processing
- Demonstrated capabilities in manufacturing process development for new and unique products
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development
- Demonstrated experience in data driven root cause analysis utilizing statistical software such as JMP or similar
Responsibilities
- Drive development of new manufacturing processes from proof of concept through to full-scale production
- Characterize existing processes and improve process robustness
- Execute DoEs to optimize process conditions
- Conduct analysis and presentation of experimental data
- Drive process commissioning on new production lines
- Establish process controls for SPC and develop process related OCAPs
- Develop and manage PFMEA risk assessments to prioritize process improvement projects
- Debug process integration issues to ensure interactions between processes are controlled
- Build process documentation to define the process for cross-functional teams
- Model holistic process costs using a bottoms-up system approach
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Tesla Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
644
FY2026
Approval rate
92.9%
FY2026
LCA certified
1,444
FY2026
Entry-level share
2.1%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+1%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-60%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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