Polymers Materials Engineer - Cell Components

The cell materials team is looking for an engineer to lead polymers and plastic materials development for the various mechanical parts in our Li-ion battery cells. This broadly includes seals/gaskets, insulators, dielectric tapes and adhesives, etc. Ownership of polymer materials and processes to meet the functional and manufacturing requirements of Tesla’s cell mechanical parts. Collaborate with our mechanical design engineers to select and validate the appropriate polymer materials for the target application & design. Implement standard tests and/or develop boutique tests to characterize unique materials requirements (e.g., electrochemical compatibility, permeability, stress-relaxation, etc.). Develop and maintain relationships with the raw material suppliers and part manufacturers in order to guide materials development for existing and future needs.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Polymers Materials Engineer - Cell Components in 3500 Deer Creek Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA is $85,711 - $142,675.

Tesla, Inc., is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company based in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in electric vehicle manufacturing, battery energy storage from home to grid scale and, through its acquisition of SolarCity, solar panel and solar roof tile manufacturing.