Process Engineer, Cell Electrode

Process Engineer, Cell Electrode at Tesla.

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated process engineer to create, develop, and scale up manufacturing processes for our cutting‑edge Tesla battery cell manufacturing line. This role will invent, develop, scale up and optimize battery manufacturing processes within a cross‑functional engineering team responsible for the development lifecycle and launch into manufacturing. You will work closely with many organizations, both internal and external to Tesla, taking new battery designs from initial concept through into full production.

The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. You will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products in a demanding, fast‑paced and exciting work environment. The ideal candidate is ready to push their limits while joining a highly motivated, capable team to make unbelievable things into reality.

• Drive development of new/innovative manufacturing processes from proof of concept through to full scale production to enable improved battery performance and/or cost.
• Characterize existing processes, establish controls for critical parameters, improve process robustness.
• Execute DoEs to optimize process conditions.
• Drive process commissioning on new production lines.
• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Establish process controls for SPC and develop process‑related OCAPs.
• Develop and manage PFMEA risk assessments to prioritize process improvement projects and ensure adequate metrology and controls are in place.
• Debug process integration issues to ensure interactions between processes are kept under control.
• Build process documentation to accurately define the process for cross‑functional teams (equipment, quality, production, etc.).

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in process development, manufacturing engineering, or similar.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them toward manufacturing process development.
• Proven problem‑solver – demonstrated experience of data‑driven root‑cause analysis, statistical software (JMP) a plus.
• Demonstrated capabilities in manufacturing process development for new and unique products.
• Experience in high‑volume manufacturing involving one or more of the following areas: roll‑to‑roll coating processes, continuous wet deposition processes, dry powder handling and processing, automated mechanical assembly, power electronics, industrial chemical processing, battery manufacturing (Li‑ion or other chemistry), industrial laser processing, long‑term reliability testing.

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans – two medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans – both with options with a $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company paid 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 plan 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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
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