Tesla · 4 months ago
Cell Technology Modeling Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $204K/yr
3+ years expTesla is looking for a Cell Technology Modeling Engineer to investigate next generation energy products and contribute to Tesla’s knowledge base. The engineer will perform in-depth analysis of existing data, suggest necessary tests, and construct models of new technologies based on limited data.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Communicate with different teams across the globe, including travel (up to 20%)
Analyze novel technologies’ data and claims, ascertaining they are reasonable and reproducible
Suggest additional tests that are necessary for Tesla to correctly value novel products
Analyze test results to provide insight on cell behavior and degradation mechanisms
Construct lifetime, electrochemical, and economic models for next generation products based on limited data
Qualification
Required
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
3 years of industry experience modeling energy products with a physics and chemistry background
Strong background in numerical methods and a good physics and chemical understanding of energy products
Modeling (electrochemical, thermal, lifetime) experience – this role requires translating limited data and claims into quantifiable models
Excellent communication skills across language and cultural barriers
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to meet different teams face-to-face
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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