Staff Cell Engineer, Cell Prototyping

What To Expect Tesla’s Cell Prototyping team is seeking a highly driven and experienced engineer to lead the design, validation, and process development of next-generation battery cell technologies through our prototyping activities at scale, with a focus on delivering innovative, high-quality electrode and cell prototypes. In this role, you will serve as the technical leader, driving efforts to assess and demonstrate new technologies for Tesla’s future cell roadmap. You will leverage your engineering expertise to collaborate with subject matter experts across cell materials, qualification, mechanical design, and manufacturing to accelerate the advancement of new battery cell technologies. What You'll Do Develop, qualify, and account for multiple or end-to-end cell manufacturing processesLead a team of process engineers and technicians to manage daily operations and provide technical guidance at prototype or pilot linesEstablish and standardize baseline conditions of cell manufacturing processesDevelop and optimize process conditions for new recipes, designs, and materialsWork with equipment and control teams to identify specifications for process innovation, and identify process risks, reliability, and trends to improve manufacturing quality, efficiency, and flexibilityConduct comprehensive failure analysis on aged cells to identify degradation mechanisms and root causes What You'll Bring Degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience5+ years of experience in Li-ion cell design, qualification, components, and manufacturing processesFamiliarity with data collection and analysis, statistical process control, process capability analysis, PFMEA, and quality managementStrong written and verbal communication skills, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solvingDeep hands-on experience in developing cutting-edge battery cell manufacturing processesExperience with laser welding processes, prismatic cells assembly, project management, battery module design, and/or supply chain management 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 $109,600 - $195,600/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. , Tesla