Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Systems Design Architect Engineer - Abuse

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience writing requirements
Familiarity with external cell abuse standards such as UN38.3 and UL1642
Hands-on experience in testing, fabrication, and teardown of battery cells
Proficiency in data acquisition systems, crush systems, and high-speed video filming techniques
Ability to design experiments and analyze data

Responsibilities

Own and maintain cell abuse requirement documents for multiple architectures
Collaborate with internal and external test teams to ensure accurate and complete testing
Perform risk analysis on new cell and module architectures to identify potential issues
Conduct independent experimental abuse R&D on new cells to illustrate thermal runaway fundamentals
Propose design changes to meet requirements when cells fail to comply
Stay updated on Tesla’s cell portfolio and maintain working knowledge of associated risks
Process large datasets and present findings to broad audiences for decision-making

Desired Qualifications

Solid foundation in electrochemistry, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	276306
Type	Full-time

Job Description

This role focuses on owning and maintaining cell abuse requirements across various cell and module architectures while conducting experimental abuse testing to understand thermal runaway first principles. The engineer will write clear, executable requirements to ensure cell abuse performance throughout a cell model's lifecycle, adapting to new risks during cell and module qualification. Additionally, collaboration with design teams is essential to propose solutions when cells fail to meet requirements. The position also involves hands-on testing and data analysis to support Tesla’s battery engineering initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

Own and maintain cell abuse requirement documents for multiple architectures
Collaborate with internal and external test teams to ensure accurate and complete testing
Perform risk analysis on new cell and module architectures to identify potential issues
Conduct independent experimental abuse R&D on new cells to illustrate thermal runaway fundamentals
Propose design changes to meet requirements when cells fail to comply
Stay updated on Tesla’s cell portfolio and maintain working knowledge of associated risks
Process large datasets and present findings to broad audiences for decision-making

Job Requirements

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience writing requirements
Familiarity with external cell abuse standards such as UN38.3 and UL1642
Hands-on experience in testing, fabrication, and teardown of battery cells
Proficiency in data acquisition systems, crush systems, and high-speed video filming techniques
Solid foundation in electrochemistry, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics a plus
Ability to design experiments and analyze data

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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