Sr. Analytical Chemist, Cell Electrolyte

Battery cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works with engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. We are looking for anyone with an exceptional ability to solve problems in both individual and team settings. Our team is heavily focused on cell materials design and qualifications. Your responsibility will be spearheading method development for the chemical analysis of fresh electrolytes and electrolyte extracted from aged Li-ion cells (composition, impurities).

You will work closely with cell engineers, cell production quality control labs, and electrolyte suppliers.

• Develop methods for the chemical analysis of electrolyte for both their nominal composition and impurities (organic and inorganic impurities)
• Maintain and manage analytical equipment
• Cross validate gauge repeatability and reproducibility across quality control labs within Tesla
• Interface with our strategic partners and internal stakeholders by providing and analyzing key results and risks
• Degree in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of industrial experience in quality control, materials chemical analysis, or equivalent
• Knowledge of Li-ion electrolyte chemistry
• Experience in gas chromatography, ionic chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance, and trace metal analysis from complex matrices
• Analytical mind and strong project management skills

Benefits

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

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.