Materials Engineer, Cathode

What to Expect Tesla’s Cathode Advanced Manufacturing team is developing and scaling cathode material production-scale processes for next generation energy and vehicle products. The team is looking for a highly motivated individual with material background to join the lab team. As a material engineer, you will work closely with senior engineers and technicians to develop/optimize material recipes and synthesis steps. Success in this role requires material synthesis knowledge and strong hands-on lab operation skills. What You'll Do Lead the DOE implementation on the floor, ensure day-to-day process operation is safe, organized, and efficient, including assembling production plans, sample collection strategies, analytical request list and report-out Interpret analytical data, perform process data analysis and prepare technical presentations Translate process learnings to meaningful results by technical report which affiliated teams may be use as a design basis Direct technicians and operators and work closely with the senior engineers for process recipe and condition rapidly optimization Lead on lab equipment selection, assessment, design, built, commission Troubleshoot the instruments, develop SOP, arrange regular maintenance, built the parts list and train operators/technicians What You'll Bring Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry or equivalent experience Experience of working in the lab and R&D environment Willing to hand-on operate lab & pilot experiment with PPE for majority of working time Excellent communication and team collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to team members including technician, senior engineer and management Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of materials engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems Experience with material characterization methods on chemical, physical and electrochemical properties Knowledge of cathode material and inorganic material synthesis is a plus Experience with lab-scale unit operation for material synthesis, including mixing, milling, drying, high temperature calcination, filtration Ability to work in challenging working conditions including limited resource, aggressive timeline and dynamic design goals 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 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.