Tesla · 3 months ago
Sr. Cell Abuse Test Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $174K/yr
2+ years expTesla is seeking a Sr. Cell Abuse Test Engineer to perform battery cell abuse testing across all programs, including vehicle and energy storage. This role involves planning, executing tests, and interpreting results while collaborating with internal teams and cell suppliers.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Collaborate with internal Tesla teams and cell suppliers to develop cell designs (particularly mechanical) and plan builds
Determine test plans for each new phase of a program, as a function of expected risks and schedule
Work with Technician staff to schedule tests and set priorities
Participate in as much testing as time allows, in order to understand the test rigs and the cell behaviors, and become grounded in lab operations
Look for opportunities to improve throughput and data quality. Collaborate with Test Systems Engineer to realize improvements to fixtures or test software
Serve as first point of contact for test rig troubleshooting
Process raw results into meaningful conclusions. Share reports with internal technical teams, external suppliers, and occasionally to executives
Maintain standard operating procedures for test equipment
Study variation in results (examples being short circuit, crush, and provoked thermal runaway). Propose and execute plans to reduce / understand variation
Travel up to 25%
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience; preferred experience with heat transfer and electrical fundamentals
2+ years' experience in physically-applied engineering (lab, machine shop, hobby project)
Must be hands-on (assembly, fabrication/modification, instrumentation, wiring, electrical troubleshooting)
Enjoys working in cross-functional groups and leading/working alongside Technicians
Able to plan/schedule many concurrent activities in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
Preferred
Statistical background a plus
CAD experience a plus
Programming experience in Matlab strongly preferred. Labview a plus
Experience with instrumentation / data acquisition, National Instruments preferred
Benefits
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
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
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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Chief Financial Officer
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