Tesla · 9 hours ago
Data Engineer, Cell Quality & Field Reliability
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $216K/yr
2+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company. The Cell Quality team is responsible for ensuring the reliability of Li-ion cells through data analysis and process improvements. The Data Engineer will focus on diagnostics and analytics activities related to field data and will lead quality-focused projects across multiple disciplines.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform extensive data study on all field failures and correlation studies with upstream cell manufacturing process. Create test models to ensure proper detection and outlier rejection criteria for field rejects
Identify trends from field return data and quantify reliability risks for diagnostics of key critical signals/metrics and potential deviation from cell/firmware specifications
Create data visualizations to communicate analysis results with cross-functional teams and drive decision making of key failure modes on field
Analyze Field Reliability/Quality data for cell related failures and failure modes to predict expected failure rates, affected populations, verify effectiveness of the corrective actions at Tesla and at suppliers
Produce cogent and intelligible data visualizations, author technical presentations and summarize high-impact technical findings with strong data analysis package
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent experience
2+ years of applied industry experience in relevant role
Strong SQL, Python queries for data analytics, applied knowledge of statistical analysis (like hypothesis testing), time series analysis, working knowledge of reliability statistics such as Weibull Analysis
Experience building optimal ETL data pipelines across structured and unstructured data sources
Strong data visualization skills Tableau/JMP, and Python packages such as seaborn, matplotlib
Working knowledge of Big Data technologies like Hadoop ecosystem (Spark, HDFS, Presto etc
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - ability to break down complex technical topics and deliver visual technical presentations (e.g., PowerPoint) to groups of engineers, scientists, and technicians
Experience to recommend statistical/analytical models based on manufacturing data and process setup changes to improve quality of product
Quality control experience in test/manufacturing environment
Design of experiments for process optimization
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
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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