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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Cell Lifetime Modeling Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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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

Compensation and Benefits 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 $84,000 - $204,000/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.

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