Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Battery Material, Graphite

Tesla's Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical raw materials, component production and qualification activities at suppliers. This role will be responsible for selecting, qualifying, scaling battery cell materials manufacturing at Tesla supplier locations (focuses on graphite material process). In this role, you will work closely with many organizations both internal and external to Tesla, taking new material/battery designs from initial concept through into full production.

The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join a highly motivated and capable team to make unbelievable things into reality.

• Review and establish the process flow for graphite material manufacturing, ensuring scalability
• Monitor production output at existing facilities and support expansion programs with existing suppliers
• Setup In-process QC, OQC and corresponding IQC material quality controls; qualify/improve/develop required metrology for the same
• Work together with suppliers on production process optimization (e.g. milling, purification, graphitization) and quality yield improvement. e.g. Metallic Impurity control
• Support material/production related FA @ Supplier location
• Project management activities at supplier locations and ensure all required milestones are meeting Tesla product qualification on time

• Degree in Chemical, Material Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. 2+ years of industrial experience in graphite manufacturing process & quality control, or equivalent experience
• Strong Chemistry, Chemical Engineering knowledge/expertise, including but not limited to acid/base leaching, carbonization, graphitization, etc.
• Experience in characterizing powder materials properties, PSD, SSA, Press density, morphology by SEM, etc.
• Experience in developing IPQC/OQC/IQC quality controls, metrology qualification for cell materials
• Must be well versed in statistical data analysis & process capability analysis, including GRR, Cpk, yield, etc.
• Working knowledge of battery cell manufacturing requirements, cell performance requirements and corresponding relationship to graphite material characteristics Experience in high volume manufacturing is desired
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel - 30%

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

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.