Staff Materials Engineer, Si-Anode
Job Description
Staff Materials Engineer, Si-Anode| Job Category | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Req. ID | 213066 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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Tesla's Cell Engineering Team is looking for a highly motivated electrode development engineer to accelerate our next generation battery cell products. This role will be involved in the design, development, and scaling of advanced battery electrodes. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop early-stage concepts to production scaling activities.
The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and energy storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make impactful contributions to our products. The work environment is cutting-edge, fast paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate will be ready to push their limits with a highly motivated and capable team to turn unbelieve things into reality.
- Lead the battery anode electrode and process development for advanced high energy density Li ion battery
- Design and assess new electrode material in lab scale process and
- Conduct systematic processing experiments using electrode formulations and identify key parameters for control over product quality and electrochemical performance
- Analyze electrode performances and determine their relationship with materials and process parameters then take independent steps to iterate on process improvement to reach target cell performance specifications
- Document electrode processing parameters and communicate key learnings to cross-functional teams to enable transition towards production development
- Work with manufacturing team to bring up mass production plant, Work in the laboratory environment with physicochemical and electrochemical analytical equipment, Read and review technology papers to broaden knowledge, project future trends and propose directions in energy storage technology development
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineer, relevant experience, or equivalent
- Extensive experience on Silicon anode material and process R&D
- Ability to design and execute new material evaluation and define the correlation between material property and electrode performance
- Ability to identify root-causes and conduct troubleshooting to solve issues
- Solid academic and scientific background in electrochemistry or applied electrochemistry or electrochemical engineering
- Broad knowledge and R&D experience on energy storage materials
- Solid experience in material characterization and analytical technique
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- 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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
$76,000 - $245,100/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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