Sr. Cell Electrochemical Modeling Engineer

What to Expect

As a member of the Cell Modeling team, this engineer will develop and maintain electrochemical physics-based models of lithium-ion cells, helping our group manage a growing number of internal and external cell programs. The candidate will leverage and extend existing modeling frameworks while coordinating with experimental groups to parameterize, validate, and exercise those cell models for performance, design, aging, and cost estimation efforts.

• Optimize model parameters to best predict empirical battery data
• Write test plans, propose design of experiments, and summarize results in test reports
• Use data manipulation and visualization skills to convey model and test results to fellow engineers
• Follow up on inquiries and disseminate bleeding-edge results traceably and reproducibly
• Be a member of a cross functional product development team to help determine the ideal cell chemistry and design for electric vehicle and energy product applications
• Effectively interact with other engineers in cross functional teams
• Translate aging mechanisms into mathematical representations that can be accommodated by existing models
• Document and communicate model workflow, implementations, and results of simulation studies

• Degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in electrochemical system modeling or general transport-reaction processes. While not required, experience in lithium-ion modeling is a plus
• Deep understanding of the relationship between physical parameters of a given cell design to the inputs and output behaviors of the mathematical model
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art modeling techniques used for lithium-ion electrode chemistries
• Experience numerically solving PDEs and ODEs
• Programming and data visualization (e.g. Python or MATLAB) skills
• Knowledge of the degradation mechanisms causing energy loss and power fade in lithium-ion batteries
• Familiarity with MySQL a plus

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

$84,000 - $204,000/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.