Tesla · 20 hours ago
Staff Cell Engineer, 4680 Global Quality
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $196K/yr
10+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer focused on innovative battery cell technology. They are seeking a highly motivated cell expert to join the Global Cell Quality team, responsible for interfacing with manufacturing operations, developing specifications, and conducting detailed risk assessments to improve yield.
EnergyElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingRenewable EnergyAutomotive
Responsibilities
Implement the technical definition for global Tesla 4680 Cell Manufacturing
Be a critical technical interface between design, manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, and the factory
Work with factory teams to drive/implement solutions on the manufacturing floor to include supporting/reviewing deviations, allowance criteria, and engineering trials
Work with quality systems teams to ensure adoption of best practices across the 4680 network
Conduct detailed risk assessments at the product and manufacturing level to identify opportunity and drive mitigation of risks and improve yield
Interface with reliability engineering teams to implement findings from the field, lifetime testing, as well as abuse engineering
Take a lead role in problem solving efforts when necessary
Qualification
Required
Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience, with a commensurately advanced level of competency in science/engineering fundamentals
Proven extensive expertise/experience with lithium-ion cells. This is likely to include at least 5 years but more likely 10+ years of experience dedicated in the field. Due to the breadth of this field, that could include any number of the following areas from an engineering and/or manufacturing perspective: Design (mechanical, chemical); Electrode; Cell Assembly (any format); Formation and Aging; Cell Test (qualification, reliability, abuse, etc.); and Failure Analysis
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across levels and functions
Detail oriented, with the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines under pressure
Preferred
hands-on experience building cells
data analytical skills using multiple platforms and languages
experienced background in statistics
working understanding of Quality Systems fundamentals
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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$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
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SVP of Automotive
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