Process Development Engineer, Formation

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.
Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Compensation and Benefits
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 - $150,000/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.