Cell Mechanical Modeling Engineer
Tesla
Cell Mechanical Modeling Engineer
Job Description
As a member of the Cell Physics Modeling team, this engineer will develop and sustain advanced physics-based models capturing mechanical and coupled mechanical–thermal–electrochemical behavior in lithium-ion cells. The engineer will also lead the design of experiments to test, validate, and implement new design concepts in partnership with other engineering and manufacturing teams.
Locations
- Palo Alto, California, United States
Salary
112,000 - 204,000 USD / yearly
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
140,000 - 220,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Strong background in solid mechanics, especially in Elasticity, Plasticity, Plate, and Shell, as well as Fracture Mechanicsintermediate
- Strong background in finite element theory and material constitutive modelsintermediate
- Experience in Finite Element model generation, development, execution, and validation (Abaqus, LS-DYNA, or equivalent)intermediate
- Data analysis skills in a scripting language (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent)intermediate
- Experience in test development, execution, and analysisintermediate
- Experience in material characterization and modelingintermediate
- Knowledge of battery cell mechanicsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent experience (experience)
- Strong background in solid mechanics, especially in Elasticity, Plasticity, Plate, and Shell, as well as Fracture Mechanics (experience)
- Strong background in finite element theory and material constitutive models (experience)
- Experience in Finite Element model generation, development, execution, and validation (Abaqus, LS-DYNA, or equivalent) (experience)
- Data analysis skills in a scripting language (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent) (experience)
- Experience in test development, execution, and analysis (experience)
- Experience in material characterization and modeling (experience)
- Knowledge of battery cell mechanics (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Some experience in solving multi-physics models in mechanical engineering discipline is preferred. (experience)
- Any experience in structural mechanics modeling on lithium-ion cells is a strong plus (experience)
- Strong communication skills and preference for working in teams (experience)
Responsibilities
- Advance the capabilities of Tesla’s cell mechanical models
- Develop material user subroutines and/or user elements for cell models to capture the fundamental physics and correlate with the test/literature data
- Propose proper cell test plans and perform model validations with test data
- Enhance the accuracy of Tesla’s in-house and vendor cell models
- Translate cell mechanics to mathematical representations that can be used to develop/integrate to ROM models
- Contribute to the automation of cell modeling workflow
- Develop and perform component/cell level mechanical tests and material characterizations
- Interface with the cross-functional teams to determine ideal cell designs for different electric vehicle and energy product applications
Benefits
- general: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- general: Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- general: Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- general: Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- general: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- general: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- general: Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- general: Employee Assistance Program
- general: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- general: Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- general: Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- general: Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- general: Tesla Babies program
- general: Commuter benefits
- general: Employee discounts and perks program
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Cell Mechanical Modeling Engineer
Tesla
Cell Mechanical Modeling Engineer
Job Description
As a member of the Cell Physics Modeling team, this engineer will develop and sustain advanced physics-based models capturing mechanical and coupled mechanical–thermal–electrochemical behavior in lithium-ion cells. The engineer will also lead the design of experiments to test, validate, and implement new design concepts in partnership with other engineering and manufacturing teams.
Locations
- Palo Alto, California, United States
Salary
112,000 - 204,000 USD / yearly
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
140,000 - 220,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Strong background in solid mechanics, especially in Elasticity, Plasticity, Plate, and Shell, as well as Fracture Mechanicsintermediate
- Strong background in finite element theory and material constitutive modelsintermediate
- Experience in Finite Element model generation, development, execution, and validation (Abaqus, LS-DYNA, or equivalent)intermediate
- Data analysis skills in a scripting language (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent)intermediate
- Experience in test development, execution, and analysisintermediate
- Experience in material characterization and modelingintermediate
- Knowledge of battery cell mechanicsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent experience (experience)
- Strong background in solid mechanics, especially in Elasticity, Plasticity, Plate, and Shell, as well as Fracture Mechanics (experience)
- Strong background in finite element theory and material constitutive models (experience)
- Experience in Finite Element model generation, development, execution, and validation (Abaqus, LS-DYNA, or equivalent) (experience)
- Data analysis skills in a scripting language (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent) (experience)
- Experience in test development, execution, and analysis (experience)
- Experience in material characterization and modeling (experience)
- Knowledge of battery cell mechanics (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Some experience in solving multi-physics models in mechanical engineering discipline is preferred. (experience)
- Any experience in structural mechanics modeling on lithium-ion cells is a strong plus (experience)
- Strong communication skills and preference for working in teams (experience)
Responsibilities
- Advance the capabilities of Tesla’s cell mechanical models
- Develop material user subroutines and/or user elements for cell models to capture the fundamental physics and correlate with the test/literature data
- Propose proper cell test plans and perform model validations with test data
- Enhance the accuracy of Tesla’s in-house and vendor cell models
- Translate cell mechanics to mathematical representations that can be used to develop/integrate to ROM models
- Contribute to the automation of cell modeling workflow
- Develop and perform component/cell level mechanical tests and material characterizations
- Interface with the cross-functional teams to determine ideal cell designs for different electric vehicle and energy product applications
Benefits
- general: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- general: Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- general: Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- general: Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- general: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- general: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- general: Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- general: Employee Assistance Program
- general: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- general: Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- general: Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- general: Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- general: Tesla Babies program
- general: Commuter benefits
- general: Employee discounts and perks program
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