Cell Lifetime Modeling Engineer

About the role

Cell Lifetime Modeling Engineer | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 283292 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

As a member of the Cell Modeling team, this engineer will develop and maintain cell lifetime models to predict aging characteristics based on test data in conjunction with electrochemistry knowledge.

What You'll Do

• Advance the capabilities of Tesla’s cell lifetime models
• Process test data and optimize model parameters to best predict cell lifetime at different scenarios for electric vehicles and energy storage products
• Analyze and interpret test results to provide insight on cell degradation mechanisms
• Translate degradation mechanisms into mathematical representations that can be accommodated by existing models

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
• Strong background in numerical methods, especially in optimization and numerical solutions of ODEs and PDEs
• 3+ years’ experience in developing empirical or physics-based models of dynamic systems, preferably in lithium-ion batteries with aging mechanisms
• Hands-on experience with processing large datasets
• Strong Programming skills and 3+ years’ experience in MATLAB, Python, etc.
• Experience with lithium-ion batteries. Knowledge of the degradation mechanisms causing energy loss and power fade is preferred
• Strong communication skills and preference for working in teams

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$112,000 - $192,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.