Cell Simulation Engineer

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Cell Simulation Engineer

| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology | | Location | Palo Alto, California | | Req. ID | 275343 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

We are seeking a Cell Simulation Engineer to work across cell teams, organizing and processing lithium-ion cell data to support critical design and analysis decisions. You will develop and maintain visually rich, data-driven tools that inform engineers across the company and optimize Li-ion cell models for electric vehicles and energy products. You will optimize model parameters to best predict empirical battery data, write test plans, propose design of experiments, and summarize results in test reports. You will also use data manipulation and visualization skills to convey model and test results to fellow engineers, follow up on inquiries, and disseminate bleeding-edge results traceably and reproducibly.

What You’ll Do

• Process and analyze large-scale simulation and experimental datasets using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools
• Optimize model parameters to accurately predict empirical battery performance
• Develop automated reporting and visualization frameworks to convey model and test results
• Collaborate with Cell Engineers to support cell design, analysis, and electrochemical modeling
• Write test plans, design experiments (DOE), and summarize findings in technical reports
• Maintain high-level metrics linking simulation data to electrochemical models
• Support cross-functional teams with data requests and disseminate research findings efficiently
• Document model workflows, implementations, and simulation study results

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Expert-level programming and data analysis skills in MATLAB or Python
• Strong data visualization capabilities
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to work patiently and effectively with engineers across multiple disciplines and teams
• Experience with MySQL or other database systems
• Familiarity with lithium-ion cell testing and characterization
• Background in battery modeling or electrochemical systems

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

• Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays

• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

• Tesla Babies program

• Commuter benefits

• Employee discounts and perks program

• Expected Compensation

• $112,000 - $168,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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