<p>This is an opportunity to work in the Cell Qualification and R&D group, which is responsible for testing and qualifying Tesla's next-generation Li-ion battery cells and developing new cell test methods. We are looking for a Cell Test Engineer to join our Gigafactory Nevada Cell Characterization Lab. The candidate will work alongside a diverse team of technicians, engineers and scientists (R&D, Quality and Applications) to develop and implement battery performance characterization, cycle life and calendar life tests, reliability tests.</p> <ul> <li>Develop, plan and execute Li-ion cell testing using cell cycling equipment, thermal chambers, specialized temperature control fixtures and circulators </li><li>Write test plans, propose design of experiment, document test setup and instrumentation, collect, analyze and summarize results in test reports </li><li>Support the design, build and assembly of test fixtures for battery testing </li><li>Perform cell level non-destructive analytical techniques to analyze mechanisms of energy and power loss in lithium-ion cells </li><li>Participate in development of internal lab processes and implement test lab best practices </li><li>Implement validation method to ensure the highest possible data integrity from the lab and support data management system expansion </li><li>Identify and troubleshoot test, equipment and setup as needed </li><li>Lead/perform routine maintenance of testing equipment </li><li>Train and mentor technicians in the operation and upkeep of test equipment and lab processes </li><li>Be a member of a cross functional product development team to help determine the ideal cell chemistry and design for all Tesla products </li><li>Bachelor's Degree in in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience </li><li>Familiarity with Lithium-based battery technologies and their degradation mechanisms </li><li>Experience working with common cell cycling hardware (Arbin, Maccor, Neware, Bio-logic, PEC, Bitrode, AV, Gamry) </li><li>Proficiency in Matlab/python and /or other data analysis and visualization tools </li><li>Experience with database (SQL) </li><li>Knowledge of standard electronics tools including DC meters, power supplies, oscilloscopes </li><li>Proven ability to work independently under high pressure and comfortable with working in a multifaceted hands-on environment </li><li>Exhibit outstanding attention to details </li></ul>