Engineering Technician, Cell Materials

We are looking for a Cell Materials Engineering Technician for a cross functional Cell Engineering team to perform chemical analysis, materials characterization and support battery materials R&D and various engineering projects. Candidates should have experience working in chemistry lab environment, operating chemical analysis and materials characterization instruments, coin cell fabrication and coin cell testing. Pouch cell testing and experience with custom fixtures is a plus. The primary responsibilities will be to prepare chemical and material samples, operate analysis instruments, build coin cells and 3-electrode cells, and keep good record of the data.

Responsibilities

• Operate various chemical analysis and materials characterizations instruments to provide the analysis results to the engineering team
• Prepare standard electrodes for material level coin cell evaluation
• Make and test coin cells and pouch cells
• Document sample preparation process and analysis results in an organized and timely manner
• Report any issues related to the process and/or the lab and help find the solution
• Contribute to lab organization and upkeep

Requirements

• Safely works with hazardous materials
• Able to operate XRD, TGA, FTIR, PSA, BET, and SEM
• Wet slurry processing and electrode fabrication
• Cell fabrication and testing
• Good communication skills
• Experience working with air-sensitive materials and/or battery materials is preferred
• Knowledge in MATLAB, Python, and/or similar data analysis tools is a plus

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$24.40 - $65.40/hour, depending on level + 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.