Sr. Materials Engineer, Cell Electrolyte

What You'll Do

• Act as the primary point of contact for electrolyte-design-related communications with external vendor cell partners
• Propose electrolyte design pathways to improve vendor cell performance, including comprehensive theoretical justification and empirical data to support all recommendations
• Evaluate vendor cell electrolyte design strategies, identify potential risks, and recommend appropriate risk mitigation workflows
• Analyze electrochemical and analytical characterization data to identify root causes of cell failures or testing discrepancies, linking results to electrolyte material properties, design changes, test conditions, or degradation pathways
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional validation efforts with external vendors, ensuring alignment on technical specifications, timelines, and quality standards
• Conduct on-site visits to vendor facilities, attend technical meetings, and oversee lab-to-production scale validation trials

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Specialized knowledge of electrolyte materials and electrolyte design considerations
• 5+ years of experience in cell materials engineering, vendor collaboration, and/or cross-functional project management, with a proven track record in managing external partnerships
• Thorough understanding of the electrochemical and physical properties of electrolyte materials and their impact on cell-level performance
• Willingness and ability to travel 40–50% of the time for vendor engagements, testing, and collaboration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical plans, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Sick and vacation time
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and commuter benefits
• Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Employee discounts and perks program