Tesla · 2 months ago
Engineering Technician, Cell Quality Lab
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expTesla is looking for highly motivated laboratory technicians to perform routine quality testing and support failure analysis processes for their battery cell manufacturing program. The role involves working closely with other lab techs to perform material analysis while ensuring safety, quality, and output standards are met.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Experience of measurement system analysis, gage calibration and instrument maintenance
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred in a relevant science (e.g. Chemistry, Metallurgy), or equivalent experience
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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