Analytical Chemistry Technician, Powertrain

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for a laboratory technician to assist in routine quality testing, material and chemical sample preparation, and failure analysis processes for vehicle manufacturing. The environment utilizes multiple testing techniques from spectroscopy to mechanical testing.

• Chemical testing of raw materials and finished products such as elemental analysis by ICP-OES, anions/cations by IC, volatile organic compounds by GC/MS, TOC, specific gravity, pH, titrations, and various other tests as needed
• Overall care of chemical analytical equipment; including daily maintenance, initial troubleshooting, working with service engineers, maintaining databases, logs, and lab supplies
• Sample preparation by dilution and filtration
• Water analysis
• Data analysis, report generation, and CoA creation

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or other related science or equivalent experience
• 1+ years practical experience with analytical chemical analysis (GC/MS, ICP-OES, IC, titration, pH)
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and use of internal quality systems
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

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