Tesla · 13 hours ago
Cell Lifetime Modeling Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $204K/yr
3+ years expTesla is seeking a Cell Lifetime Modeling Engineer to develop and maintain cell lifetime models predicting aging characteristics based on test data. The engineer will analyze test results, optimize model parameters, and translate degradation mechanisms into mathematical representations.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Advance the capabilities of Tesla’s cell lifetime models
Process test data and optimize model parameters to best predict cell lifetime at different scenarios for electric vehicles and energy storage products
Analyze and interpret test results to provide insight on cell degradation mechanisms
Translate degradation mechanisms into mathematical representations that can be accommodated by existing models
Qualification
Required
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
Strong background in numerical methods, especially in optimization and numerical solutions of ODEs and PDEs
3+ years' experience in developing empirical or physics-based models of dynamic systems, preferably in lithium-ion batteries with aging mechanisms
Hands-on experience with processing large datasets
Strong Programming skills and 3+ years' experience in MATLAB, Python, etc
Experience with lithium-ion batteries. Knowledge of the degradation mechanisms causing energy loss and power fade is preferred
Strong communication skills and preference for working in teams
Preferred
Knowledge of the degradation mechanisms causing energy loss and power fade
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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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
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