Sr. Chemical Engineer, Cell Electrode Mixing

Description:
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Chemical 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.
The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced, and incredibly exciting.

Responsibilities:
Drive development of new/innovative manufacturing processes from proof of concept through to full-scale production that enable improved battery performance, cost, and meet throughput requirements
Characterize existing processes, establish controls for critical parameters, and improve process robustness
Execute DoEs to optimize process conditions
Conduct analysis/interpretation and presentation of experimental data
Drive process commissioning on new production lines
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 to cross-functional teams (equipment, quality, production, etc.)
Model holistic process costs using bottoms-up system approach

Requirements:
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in process development engineering, chemical engineering, or manufacturing engineering
Experience with industrial mixing, dry powder handling and conveyance, or industrial chemical processing
Demonstrated capabilities in manufacturing process development for new and unique products
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development
Demonstrated experience in data driven root cause analysis utilizing statistical software such as JMP or similar

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