Process Development Engineer, Formation

What To Expect
Tesla is on the lookout for a talented Process Development Engineer who possesses a deep understanding of battery formation processes and performance analysis. In this role, you will focus on evaluating cell quality during the formation process, leveraging both large-scale and development phase data to create innovative metrics and processes. Your contributions will be essential in providing valuable feedback to manufacturing and enhancing defect detection. This position is key to fostering continuous improvement and driving innovation within our battery technology.

What You'll Do

Create and implement innovative metrics to effectively evaluate cell quality during the formation process

Analyze large-scale formation and development phase data to uncover actionable insights that drive improvement

Define and refine formation processes to optimize the extraction of quality metrics

Establish meaningful correlations between formation data and long-term battery performance

Collaborate closely with manufacturing and quality teams to provide insightful feedback and recommendations based on your analysis

Investigate the relationships between cell manufacturing processes and fleet performance data to identify opportunities for enhancement

Lead cross-functional projects focused on advancing battery quality and performance metrics

Prepare and present your findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior management, to drive strategic decision-making

What You'll Bring

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, performance analysis, electrochemistry, the behavior of cells during charge and discharge cycles, and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development

Proficiency in in Python and/or SQL

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills for effective teamwork

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
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

Expected Compensation

$76,000 - $240,000/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.

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