Sr. Cell Engineer, Prototyping

**What to Expect**

At Tesla, battery cells are the foundational technology driving all our products. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our Team is seeking a skilled engineer to lead process development in cell prototyping. This role requires collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams, strong technical communication, and a commitment to innovation. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, recent graduates, and experts at every career stage to push the boundaries of cell manufacturing at scale.

**What You'll Do**

• Own and account for one or more cell manufacturing processes
• Lead technician teams to execute daily operations, ensuring process quality, efficiency, and compliance
• Define and standardize baseline process parameters and operating procedures
• Analyze process capabilities through design of experiments (DOE), data-driven insights, and product metric evaluation
• Develop and refine process conditions for new cell designs and recipes
• Communicate technical findings clearly to cross-functional teams and leadership
• Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment, balancing individual contributions with team goals

**What You'll Bring**

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience working with lithium-ion battery cells
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability in technical problem-solving
• Deep expertise in lithium-ion cell chemistry, design, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with equipment and processes in battery or similar industries
• Proficiency in PFMEA and data-driven root cause analysis
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on system-level problem-solving
• Familiarity with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, MATLAB, Python, SQL) for data analysis and process optimization
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) to convey complex ideas clearly
• Ability to manage time and priorities independently in a dynamic environment

**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:

• 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

$91,600 - $164,400/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 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.