Engineering Technician, Cell Qualification

Tesla•Sparks, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to work in the Cell Qualification and R&D group, which is responsible for testing and qualifying Tesla’s next-generation Li-ion battery cells and developing new cell test methods. We are looking for a Test Technician to join our Gigafactory Nevada Cell Characterization Lab and lead day-to-day test executions. Operate battery test equipment to perform routine laboratory cell level testing, including electrical characterization (cycle life, calendar life and performance characterization, etc.), dimensional inspections and mechanical tests Manage and organize battery cell test samples through their entire life cycle. This includes: incoming quality inspection, cell inventory and tracking, test registration, labeling, recording results in a database, verifying data quality, transporting samples, load cells on test equipment, monitor ongoing tests Compile, organize, summarize and communicate test data to test engineers Communicate issues observed in sample, process, test or documentation to supervisor Participate in test fixture design, instrument and assemble cells into test setup Identify and troubleshoot test equipment and setup as needed Support laboratory organization and maintain a clean work environment

Requirements

Knowledge in electrical or mechanical engineering fundamentals
Experience with metrology and data acquisition systems
Experience maintaining and trouble-shooting laboratory equipment such as multimeters, battery cyclers, temperature chambers, water circulation chillers, vacuum systems, and/or power tools
Strong interest for lithium-ion battery technology
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. as required
High attention to details and the ability to execute test procedures with a high level of accuracy
Proficient in Windows and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong communication/team skills and internal customer orientation
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Operate battery test equipment to perform routine laboratory cell level testing, including electrical characterization (cycle life, calendar life and performance characterization, etc.), dimensional inspections and mechanical tests
Manage and organize battery cell test samples through their entire life cycle. This includes: incoming quality inspection, cell inventory and tracking, test registration, labeling, recording results in a database, verifying data quality, transporting samples, load cells on test equipment, monitor ongoing tests
Compile, organize, summarize and communicate test data to test engineers
Communicate issues observed in sample, process, test or documentation to supervisor
Participate in test fixture design, instrument and assemble cells into test setup
Identify and troubleshoot test equipment and setup as needed
Support laboratory organization and maintain a clean work environment

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