Engineering Technician, Cell Cathode Engineering

What to Expect

Tesla's Cathode Advanced Manufacturing team is pioneering the development and scaling of innovative cathode materials to power next-generation battery electric vehicles. This effort includes research & development and scale-up of high-energy, low-cost cathode materials and the implementation of unique processes that shorten the path from mine to cell. As a Lead Technician, you will play a pivotal role in supporting all laboratory operations.

This includes overseeing the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of process and testing equipment; collaborating with facilities and construction teams to design and build state-of-the-art lab spaces; and ensuring strict adherence to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols, including conducting risk assessments, implementing safety training, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards to foster a secure and sustainable work environment.

In this position, you will partner closely with Tesla's cross-functional teams in cathode manufacturing, material characterization, cell testing, and beyond to orchestrate activities that enhance our supply chain efficiency, process controls, and overall product quality. Lastly, your responsibility will be spearheading cross-functional team validation efforts of cathode materials.

• Comply with company regulations and policies while promoting a strong safety culture in the lab
• Collaborate with EHS on compliance, waste management, MOC, and chemical hygiene activities
• Lead 5S and efficiency improvement initiatives in the lab
• Conduct and document equipment install and commissioning, inspection, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Drive the creation and implementation of the preventative maintenance process to maximize uptime and asset life
• Collaborate with facilities and construction teams to design and build state-of-the-art lab spaces to comply with safety code
• Collaborate with colleagues to drive equipment performance and availability

• Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3+ years experience in an R&D lab environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting the needs of vendors, internal maintenance and engineering team timelines, objectives and goals
• Ability to communicate clearly and interface with multiple engineering disciplines, vendors, craft experts, as well as executives
• Must be able to demonstrate meticulous organizational and communication skills
• Must have a strong sense of safety and be able to work independently or with others

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 with options and $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, with options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid Health Savings Account (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

Expected Compensation

$24.40 - $56.40/hour + 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.