Sr. Cell Electrochemical Modeling Engineer

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$84,000 - $204,000

About The Position

As a member of the Cell Modeling team, this engineer will develop and maintain electrochemical physics-based models of lithium-ion cells, helping our group manage a growing number of internal and external cell programs. The candidate will leverage and extend existing modeling frameworks while coordinating with experimental groups to parameterize, validate, and exercise those cell models for performance, design, aging, and cost estimation efforts.

Requirements

Degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in electrochemical system modeling or general transport-reaction processes. While not required, experience in lithium-ion modeling is a plus
Deep understanding of the relationship between physical parameters of a given cell design to the inputs and output behaviors of the mathematical model
Knowledge of state-of-the-art modeling techniques used for lithium-ion electrode chemistries
Experience numerically solving PDEs and ODEs
Programming and data visualization (e.g. Python or MATLAB) skills
Knowledge of the degradation mechanisms causing energy loss and power fade in lithium-ion batteries

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with MySQL a plus

Responsibilities

Optimize model parameters to best predict empirical battery data
Write test plans, propose design of experiments, and summarize results in test reports
Use data manipulation and visualization skills to convey model and test results to fellow engineers
Follow up on inquiries and disseminate bleeding-edge results traceably and reproducibly
Be a member of a cross functional product development team to help determine the ideal cell chemistry and design for electric vehicle and energy product applications
Effectively interact with other engineers in cross functional teams
Translate aging mechanisms into mathematical representations that can be accommodated by existing models
Document and communicate model workflow, implementations, and results of simulation studies

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