Systems Design Architect Engineer, Abuse
Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 3 days ago
On-siteDesign$112k–$192k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Own and maintain cell abuse requirement documents for multiple architectures
- Collaborate with internal and external test teams to ensure accurate and complete testing
- Perform risk analysis on new cell and module architectures to identify potential issues
- Conduct independent experimental abuse R&D on new cells to illustrate thermal runaway fundamentals
- Propose design changes to meet requirements when cells fail to comply
- Stay updated on Tesla’s cell portfolio and maintain working knowledge of associated risks
- Process large datasets and present findings to broad audiences for decision-making
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience writing requirements
- Familiarity with external cell abuse standards such as UN38.3 and UL1642
- Hands-on experience in testing, fabrication, and teardown of battery cells
- Proficiency in data acquisition systems, crush systems, and high-speed video filming techniques
- Solid foundation in electrochemistry, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics (a plus)
- Ability to design experiments and analyze data
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company-paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
- 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
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$112,000 - $192,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits