Engineering Technician, Cell Qualification

What to Expect

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

• 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

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