Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Cell Cathode Material

Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Cell Cathode Material

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Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Cell Cathode Material

Join to apply for the Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Cell Cathode Material role at Tesla

What To Expect
Tesla’s Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical raw materials, component production, and qualification activities with our suppliers. This role will be responsible for selecting, qualifying, and scaling battery cell materials (with a focus on cathode, e.g. NCM and its precursor) manufacturing processes and quality systems at Tesla supplier locations. In this role, you will work closely with many organizations both internal and external to Tesla, taking new battery designs from initial concept through into full production.
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. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join in highly motivated and capable team to make unbelievable things into reality.
What You'll Do

Review, setup, qualify, and scale process flow for cathode/precursor material manufacturing

Monitor production output at existing facilities and support expansion programs with existing suppliers

Setup in-process QC, OQC, and corresponding IQC material quality controls while qualifying, improving, and developing required metrology for the same

Work together with suppliers on production process optimization and quality yield improvement including metalic impurity control

Support material production related FA at Supplier location

Conduct product management activities at supplier locations and ensure all required milestones meet Tesla’s product qualification timeline

Act as a technical contact point for battery cathode material manufacturing processes and coordinate activities within internal and external teams

What You'll Bring

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience

5+ years of engineering experience in industrial battery materials processing and quality control

Experience in characterizing powder materials properties, PSD, SSA, press density, morphology by SEM, etc.

Experience in developing IPQC/OQC/IQC quality controls and metrology qualification for cell materials

Must be well versed in statistical data analysis and process capability analysis, including GRR, Cpk, yield, etc.

Working knowledge of battery cell manufacturing requirements, cell performance requirements, and corresponding relationship to cathode material characteristics. Experience in high volume manufacturing is desired

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to travel ~30% of time

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
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

Expected Compensation
$85,760 - $197,160/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.
, Tesla

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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