Materials Engineer – Cell Electrode
| Company | Tesla |
|---|---|
| Location | Fremont, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in battery cell development, materials characterization, process development, or manufacturing engineering is a strong plus
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with material characterization techniques relevant to electrode materials, SEM, EDS, XRF, FTIR, XPS, TGA, electrochemical testing, electrical characterization tool etc.
- Proficiency in statistical data analysis and visualization of large datasets using tools such as Python, SQL, JMP, or equivalent
- Experience handling powders and electrode materials in a production setting; comfortable working with PAPR and respirators as required
- Strong engineering fundamentals and practical application to manufacturing process development
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to prepare technical reports and present findings to cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on material characterization of electrode properties, including electrochemical, electrical, and mechanical performance, as well as defect analysis
- Lead failure analysis and execute DOEs to identify root causes of electrode defects
- Develop and standardize material characterization methods for cross-functional implementation
- Analyze large sets of process and performance data to evaluate the impact of electrode properties on downstream processes including cell assembly and formation, electrochemical performance, and cell reliability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Equipment, EPC, Safety, Production, Maintenance, etc.) to ensure dry electrode processes meet production throughput, quality, and performance targets
- Drive development and scale-up of innovative manufacturing processes that improve battery performance, reliability, quality, or cost
- Develop and manage PFMEA risk assessments to prioritize process improvements and ensure robust process control and metrology systems are in place
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.