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Battery cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works with engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. We look for anyone with an exceptional ability to solve problems in both individual and team settings.
What You’ll Do
Lead materials development, testing and validation for binders and polymer additives for Tesla’s Li-ion cells
Prepare material samples in various formats (powders, films, electrodes, slurries, coin cells, etc.) and operate analytical and electrochemical tools to test performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cell Design, Program Management, Modeling, Process Development, Manufacturing Engineering, etc.) to lead these materials from initial concept to cell product
Prepare technical reports and communicate key learnings to cross-functional internal teams, material suppliers and cell vendors. Act as key technical point of contact for both internal and external teams
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of industry experience in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or similar
Drive to conduct hands-on experiments in a laboratory environment, which may include wet chemistry, glovebox usage, etc.
Expertise in electrochemistry, Li-ion cell design and/or manufacturing
Strong understanding of materials science, especially polymer science and physics
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:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
LGBTQ+ care concierge services
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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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