Cell Test Engineer, Cell Qualification

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Cell Test Engineer, Cell Qualification

| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology | | Location | Sparks, Nevada | | Req. ID | 276826 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

This is an opportunity to work in the Cell Qualification and R&D group, which is responsible for testing and qualifying Tesla’s next-generation Li-ion battery cells and developing new cell test methods. We are looking for a Cell Test Engineer to join our Gigafactory Nevada Cell Characterization Lab. The candidate will work alongside a diverse team of technicians, engineers and scientists (R&D, Quality and Applications) to develop and implement battery performance characterization, cycle life and calendar life tests, reliability tests.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, plan and execute Li-ion cell testing using cell cycling equipment, thermal chambers, specialized temperature control fixtures and circulators
• Write test plans, propose design of experiment, document test setup and instrumentation, collect, analyze and summarize results in test reports
• Support the design, build and assembly of test fixtures for battery testing
• Perform cell level non-destructive analytical techniques to analyze mechanisms of energy and power loss in lithium-ion cells
• Participate in development of internal lab processes and implement test lab best practices
• Implement validation method to ensure the highest possible data integrity from the lab and support data management system expansion
• Identify and troubleshoot test, equipment and setup as needed
• Lead/perform routine maintenance of testing equipment
• Train and mentor technicians in the operation and upkeep of test equipment and lab processes
• Be a member of a cross functional product development team to help determine the ideal cell chemistry and design for all Tesla products

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with Lithium-based battery technologies and their degradation mechanisms
• Experience working with cell cycling hardware (Arbin, Neware, etc.)
• Proficiency in python and /or other data analysis and visualization tools
• Experience with database (SQL)
• Knowledge of standard electronics tools including DC meters, power supplies, oscilloscopes
• Proven ability to work independently under high pressure and comfortable with working in a multifaceted hands-on environment
• Exhibit outstanding attention to details

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

• Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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