Staff Cell Integration Engineer, Cell Development

Staff Cell Integration Engineer, Cell Development Tesla Motors, Inc. 112,000 - 192,000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Apr 29, 2026
What to Expect As a senior member of the Cell Physics Modeling team, this Staff Cell Integration Engineer will serve as the primary technical interface between the swelling/mechanical characterization and modeling group and Tesla's vehicle, cell, and pack development programs. This role focuses on triaging incoming requests, managing priorities, and ensuring rapid delivery of insights. A strong electrochemistry and/or lithium-ion background combined with industry experience is highly desired. This role will enable expansion of current team's understanding to new programs. What You'll Do
Contribute technically to complex swelling-related problems leveraging strong electrochemistry fundamentals
Actively participate in program meetings across multiple vehicle and cell platforms to represent team capabilities, communicate results, and translate program needs into concrete test plans, modeling tasks, or analysis campaigns
Serve as the central point of contact for all swell-related modeling, analysis, and characterization requests from programs; triage, prioritize, scope, and drive timely responses
Leveraging existing data pipelines, models, and analysis methods to answer questions for new programs and requests
Develop and maintain standardized workflows, request intake processes, and communication channels that allow the team to scale support without proportional increases in headcount
Work closely with mechanical, electrochemical, and lifetime modelers to ensure high-priority questions are answered quickly and accurately using the team's existing tools and models
Foster the team's culture of strong leadership, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving across Cell, Powertrain, and Vehicle organizations What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent experience with a strong engineering foundation
4+ years of industry experience in lithium-ion batteries, preferably involving cell characterization, modeling applications, or cross-functional program support
Proven ability to manage multiple technical stakeholders, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
Deep understanding of lithium-ion cell swelling, mechanical-electrochemical coupling, and degradation mechanisms is highly valued
Experience with data analysis (Python/MATLAB), modeling concepts, and battery testing is expected
Strong technical communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for program and executive audiences
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional settings and a track record of building effective collaboration frameworks
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several parallel program threads simultaneously Compensation and Benefits
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
Expected Compensation
$112,000 - $192,000/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.