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The candidate will also be expected to execute the design of experiments to gather relevant data to inform process parameter tolerances, improve material performance, and reduce production costs.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nApply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of process engineering tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs to address root cause of issue\nDevelop a detailed knowledge of multiple stages of the cathode manufacturing process\nInterpret electrochemical and material/electrode characterization data and assign result differences to material changes, design changes, assembly flaws, and specific degradation pathways\nProvide process engineering support to manufacturing teams to help resolve process bottlenecks and other long-standing issues\nPlan and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize existing processes and guide data-driven improvements\nUtilize lab and pilot data to provide recommendations on quality improvements for cathode production process\n\nWhat You'll Bring\nDegree in Materials Science or a or equivalent, or equivalent experience (advanced degree preferred)\n2-4+ years of experience with lithium-ion battery cathode materials from raw material to final product\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, including a strong understanding of materials engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems\nExcellent communication and team collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to team members from different disciplines\nA positive, “do the impossible” attitude and ability to communicate with peers and stakeholders at all levels and engineering disciplines\nAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment\n\nCompensation and Benefits\nBenefits\nAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:\nMedical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction\nFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits\nDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution\nCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA\nHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\n401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits\nCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D\nShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)\nEmployee Assistance Program\nSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays\nBack-up childcare and parenting support resources\nVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance\nWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs\nTesla Babies program\nCommuter benefits\nEmployee discounts and perks program\n\nTesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. 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