Cell Engineer - Electrolyte
Tesla, USA
Job Category: Engineering & Information Technology
Location: Louisville, Colorado
Req. ID: 165670
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
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What to Expect
Tesla is committed to hiring and developing diverse talent in all disciplines. This position will collaborate with multiple teams across Tesla to develop, optimize, and characterize electrolyte formulation for various up-and-coming materials to improve cell performance.
Our team is looking for a highly motivated candidate to contribute to our electrolyte development. The candidate will be responsible for supporting the elaboration of cell test plans to characterize cell performance, lifetime behavior, scalability, and overall integration of best-in-class electrolyte formulation for all cell technologies. Tesla is searching for a team focused candidate with strong electrochemical background and strong communication skills who wants to be challenged, wants to create and innovate, will thrive in a fast-paced environment and is self-motivated and disciplined.
- Contribute to our efforts to improve lithium-ion battery performance
- Be a key member of a cross functional team to help determine the ideal electrolyte chemistry and cell designs of our future products
- Support the development of new electrochemical/chemical tests to understand electrolyte degradation analysis and cell impact
- Support the development of new electrochemical/chemical tests to analyze electrolyte parameters, elucidate fundamental mechanisms leading to degradation or improvement, and identify optimization pathways
- Interpret and quantify degradation modes of various electrolytes in different battery chemistries and propose countermeasures
- Work with air-sensitive materials using a glove box and/or in a dry room
- Support developing new techniques for analyzing electrolyte materials or behaviors
- Support interpreting and quantifying degradation modes of various electrolyte materials in different battery chemistries
- University degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, or equivalent major
- Familiar with electrochemistry, degradation mechanisms of batteries, and battery materials
- Experience with battery cyclers
- Proficient with MATLAB, Python, and/or similar data analysis tool
- Familiar with chemical analysis techniques for battery materials
- Ability to learn new concepts and methods from literature, propose design of experiments, and execute independently
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
Engineering Technician - cell engineering
Tesla, USA
Job Category: Engineering & Information Technology
Location: Louisville, Colorado
Req. ID: 167188
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program.
What to Expect
We are looking for an Engineering Technician to support various engineering projects and perform experiments related to active materials research and development for Li-ion batteries. Candidates should have experience working in a chemistry lab environment and operating chemical analysis instruments.
What You’ll Do
- >60% of time spent performing hands-on tasks which may include building cells (coin and pouch), material synthesis and characterization, slurry mixing, electrode coating, keeping a good record of data
- Work closely with engineers to execute experiments as instructed
- Record build information in Excel sheets
- Handle air-sensitive and hazardous materials in a glove box, dry room, or fume hood
- Prepare chemical samples for characterization (SEM, titration, XRD, PSD, and more)
- Helping keep the lab safe and efficient
- Report any issues related to processes and assist in problem solving
What You’ll Bring
- 2+ years’ experience with air-sensitive materials and hazardous chemicals
- Above average manual dexterity and visual acuity are required in order to perform delicate assembly tasks.
- Working knowledge of Windows and MS Office
- Ability and passion to perform hands-on tasks
- Good communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent. Engineering or chemistry related degree preferred.
- Hands-on lithium ion cell fabrication and testing (preferred but not required)
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
$21.00 – $59.00/hour + 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.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
