Materials Engineer, Cell Anode

<strong>What To Expect<br></strong>The Cell Technology Team is looking for a passionate, hands-on Anode Materials Engineer to pioneer the next generation of anode materials that will power Tesla’s future vehicles and energy products. You’ll be at the forefront of active materials innovation, driving the development, testing, and validation of high-performance anode materials from lab-scale discovery to pilot-line integration. The candidate will be responsible for hands-on experimentation in material synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical evaluation of anode active battery materials. This role demands a proactive, detail-oriented engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, where innovation is built through experimentation, data, and collaboration.<br><br><strong>What You'll Do<br><br></strong><li>Design and execute hands-on experiments in materials synthesis, characterization, slurry formulation, and electrode processing</li><li>Perform comprehensive materials characterization using advanced tools such as SEM, XRD, BET, TGA, and PSA to establish structure-property-processing correlations</li><li>Develop and refine materials synthesis and evaluation protocols to enable rapid iteration and continuous improvement</li><li>Conduct comprehensive data analysis of failure modes and degradation mechanisms, driving data-informed enhancements to material design and process robustness</li><li>Collaborate closely with engineers and technicians to ensure seamless material development, evaluation, and scale up</li><li>Document process parameters and results thoroughly in trackers and test reports and communicate key findings clearly to cross-functional teams</li><li>Stay current with scientific literature to deepen fundamental understanding and propose innovative experimental design to address technical challenges</li><li>Maintain clean, safe, and organized lab environments to support reproducibility and operational excellence<br><br><br></li><strong>What You'll Bring<br><br></strong><li>Degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or equivalent experience</li><li>2+ years of hands-on experience in anode material development, preferably with silicon, graphite, or carbon-based materials</li><li>Proven experience in materials synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical testing of battery materials</li><li>Proficiency with materials characterization tools (SEM, TGA, PSA, etc.)</li><li>Strong communication and organization skills with ability to manage projects independently</li><li>Self-starter with a proactive attitude, curiosity, and drive to innovate</li><li>Strong programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar) for processing and analyzing battery test data is a plus<br><br><br></li><strong>Benefits<br></strong><strong>Compensation and Benefits<br></strong>Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:<br><li> Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction</li><li> Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits</li><li> Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution</li><li> Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA</li><li> Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li><li> 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits</li><li> Company paid Basic Life, AD&D</li><li> Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)</li><li> Employee Assistance Program</li><li> Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays</li><li> Back-up childcare and parenting support resources</li><li> Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance</li><li> Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs</li><li> Tesla Babies program</li><li> Commuter benefits</li><li> Employee discounts and perks program<br><br><br></li>Expected Compensation<br><li>Associate Materials Engineer - $82,440 - $123,660/annual salary</li><li>Materials Engineer - $98,640 - $147,960/annual salary<br><br><br></li>+ cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels<br><br>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.<br><br>We will accept applications for this job until May 19, 2026, after which this posting will be removed., Tesla

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