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Test Engineer, Cell Degradation

Tesla Motors, Inc.
80,000 - 300,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Sep 10, 2025
What to Expect This role involves collaborating with multiple teams across Tesla to characterize battery materials, identify degradation mechanisms, and enhance cell performance. The position entails managing high-impact projects by implementing existing techniques, developing innovative methods, and analyzing data to rapidly assess battery characteristics. Tesla seeks team-oriented individuals with strong communication skills, a passion for innovation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with real hardware. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, disciplined, and detail-focused. What You'll Do Act as a key member of a cross-functional team to optimize lithium-ion battery performance over life for new and existing cells Collaborate with cell engineers to develop and debug electrochemical test methods to analyze battery materials, uncover degradation mechanisms, and improve cell lifetime modeling Partner with data engineers to establish a seamless data pipeline for requirement owners on a global scale Coordinate cell dissections and electrochemical test workflows with technicians, ensuring execution aligns with planned protocols Align with global lab locations to ensure test protocol compatibility Monitor lab performance using Tableau dashboards and identify opportunities for improvement Support setup and maintenance of test equipment such as glove boxes and battery cyclers What You'll Bring Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials, or related field, or equivalent experience Understanding of lithium-ion cell chemistry and degradation mechanisms Knowledge of electrical test equipment used in battery cell testing or equivalent Ability to learn new concepts and methods, propose design of experiments, and execute independently Coding experience in Python, Tableau, or similar data analysis tools is a plus Experience in complex project management or planning across diverse teams is a plus 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) 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 $80,000 - $300,000/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.