Mechanical Test Engineer, Cell Electrode

$84,000 - $204,000/Yr

Tesla - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palo Alto, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Mechanical Test Engineer for Cell Electrode will be a key member of the cell modeling team, focusing on the mechanical swelling of electrodes during battery cycling. This role involves developing and executing tests, analyzing data, and collaborating with various engineering teams to enhance material understanding and support Tesla's vehicle and energy product development.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to test the behavior of cells, including managing test queues and directing cell testing.
• Analyze and interpret data through automated programming scripts to quickly synthesize results.
• Identify sources of test-to-test and sample-to-sample variation and recommend changes to fix root cause.
• Consolidate results into consistent workflows to be consumed by other team members.
• Document and communicate best practices and important test results and fundamental understanding across a wide range of teams.
• Be a member of a cross functional product development team to help determine the ideal cell design for different electric vehicle and energy product applications.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in test execution and analysis.
• Data analysis skills in a scripting language (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent).
• Experience with electrochemistry and cell testing.
• Experience in equipment design, CAD, and/or FEA simulation.
• Strong analytical skills to synthesize data into concrete results to guide future experiments.
• Strong communication skills and preference for working in teams.

Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction for medical options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans with options for $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company Paid 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 including 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.