Sr. Cell Abuse Test Engineer

What to ExpectWe are looking for an Engineer to perform battery cell abuse testing across all programs, including vehicle and energy storage. In this role, you would be responsible for a variety of tests spanning electrical, thermal, and mechanical abuse. You would own the testing end-to-end: planning, execution, and results interpretation.What You'll DoCollaborate with internal Tesla teams and cell suppliers to develop cell designs (particularly mechanical) and plan buildsDetermine test plans for each new phase of a program, as a function of expected risks and scheduleWork with Technician staff to schedule tests and set prioritiesParticipate in as much testing as time allows, in order to understand the test rigs and the cell behaviors, and become grounded in lab operationsLook for opportunities to improve throughput and data quality. Collaborate with Test Systems Engineer to realize improvements to fixtures or test softwareServe as first point of contact for test rig troubleshootingProcess raw results into meaningful conclusions. Share reports with internal technical teams, external suppliers, and occasionally to executivesMaintain standard operating procedures for test equipmentStudy variation in results (examples being short circuit, crush, and provoked thermal runaway). Propose and execute plans to reduce / understand variationWhat You'll BringDegree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience; preferred experience with heat transfer and electrical fundamentals2+ years/' experience in physically-applied engineering (lab, machine shop, hobby project)Must be hands-on (assembly, fabrication/modification, instrumentation, wiring, electrical troubleshooting)Enjoys working in cross-functional groups and leading/working alongside TechniciansStatistical background a plusCAD experience a plusProgramming experience in Matlab strongly preferred. Labview a plusExperience with instrumentation / data acquisition, National Instruments preferredAble to plan/schedule many concurrent activities in a fast paced, rapidly changing environmentCompensation and BenefitsBenefitsAetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$104,000 - $174,000/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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-28