Cell Lifetime Modeling Engineer

Description:
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.

Responsibilities:
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

Requirements:
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

Compensation & Benefits:
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

Expected Compensation
$112,000 - $228,000/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.