Engineering Technician, Cell Quality Lab

Tesla•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tesla is looking for highly motivated laboratory technicians to perform routine quality testing and support failure analysis processes for our cutting-edge Tesla battery cell manufacturing program. In this role you would work closely with other lab techs under the guidance of lab management to perform material analysis with the highest standards of safety, quality, and output. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join in highly motivated and capable team. Work with a team of materials scientists, engineers, chemists, and technicians performing routine quality and failure analysis testing in a 24x7 cell manufacturing quality laboratory

Requirements

2+ years’ experience working in a quality or chemical analysis laboratory with demonstrated expertise in physical materials analysis and associated quality controls
Previous experience with the operation and interpretation of materials analysis equipment including: powder rheometer, KF moisture analyzers, GC, IC, NMR, ICP, acid-base titrators, SEM, TGA, mechanical parts cleanliness, and FTIR
Detail oriented, excels at performing repetitive tasks where both high degrees of accuracy and precision are required with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Comfortable working with chemicals and hazardous materials in a laboratory environment
Be both capable and willing to perform all the various manual tasks involved with lab work, such as safely moving heavy objects, moving large pallets with a pallet jack, handling incoming materials
must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred in a relevant science (e.g. Chemistry, Metallurgy), or equivalent experience
Experience of measurement system analysis, gage calibration and instrument maintenance

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of routine testing on battery cells and associated materials following established procedures including chemical analysis of raw materials such as: electrolyte composition by IC, GC and NMR; acid/base titration; conductivity; density; moisture content by Karl Fischer; powder rheology; particle size distribution; thermogravimetric analysis; SEM/EDS analysis; mechanical parts cleanliness; BET; ICP; and FTIR
Interpret test data and generate laboratory test reports
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as required
Enforce 5S and workplace hygiene standards
Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities

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