Analytical Lead Technician, Cell Quality

Overview

Tesla is looking for highly motivated laboratory lead technicians to oversee 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 lab management to drive high standards of safety, quality, and output on your shift. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join a highly motivated and capable team.

• Lead & coordinate incoming lab activities including properly assigning priorities and allocating resources
• Act as the first point of contact for critical analytical lab testing, escalations, vendor visits, and new method roll outs when supervisor is unavailable
• Oversee & train new techs on 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
• Lead standard verification testing on tools & instruments
• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities

• 1+ year of Tesla analytical lab technician experience
• High proficiency in Tesla analytical lab test methods including powder rheometer, KF moisture analyzers, GC, IC, NMR, ICP, acid-base titrators, SEM, TGA, mechanical parts cleanliness, and FTIR
• Natural leader, can motivate and drive a team to hit KPI’s and objectives
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a relevant science (e.g. Chemistry, Metallurgy), or equivalent experience
• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal

• Be both capable and willing to perform all the various manual tasks involved with lab work, such as safely moving heavy objects up to 30lbs, moving large pallets with a pallet jack, handling incoming materials
• Comfortable working with chemicals and hazardous materials in a laboratory environment

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical plans with plan options and $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with 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, 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