Materials Engineer

2 weeks ago

Fremont, California, United States Tesla Full time
{"title": "Materials Engineer - Polymers", "content": "Job Summary

Battery cells are the backbone of every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand cutting-edge cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is crucial. Our team works with engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high-aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. We look for anyone with an exceptional ability to solve problems in both individual and team settings.

Responsibilities
  • Lead materials development, testing, and validation for binders and polymer additives for Tesla's Li-ion cells.
  • Prepare material samples in various formats (powders, films, electrodes, slurries, coin cells, etc.) and operate analytical and electrochemical tools to test performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cell Design, Program Management, Modeling, Process Development, Manufacturing Engineering, etc.) to lead these materials from initial concept to cell product.
  • Prepare technical reports and communicate key learnings to cross-functional internal teams, material suppliers, and cell vendors.
  • Act as key technical point of contact for both internal and external teams.
Requirements
  • 5+ years of industry experience in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or similar.
  • Drive to conduct hands-on experiments in a laboratory environment, which may include wet chemistry, glovebox usage, etc.
  • Expertise in electrochemistry, Li-ion cell design, and/or manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of materials science, especially polymer science and physics.
Benefits
  • Competitive pay.
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans.
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans.
  • 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.
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