Engineering Technician, Cell Cathode Engineering

What to Expect

Tesla's Cell Cathode Engineering Team is recruiting for an Engineering Technician with hands-on chemistry/powder processing experience. This position will focus on the development and scale-up of cathode active material synthesis. A successful candidate will be a key team member of material development and evaluation team, focusing on daily equipment/unit development and laboratory operations.

• Assist engineers and other technicians to run chemical processes including chemical reactions, slurry formation, calcination, and different milling operations.
• Perform instruments maintenance/repair and troubleshooting, common chemical waste handling.
• Document all procedure, reagents, key observation and key experimental record data.
• Troubleshoot and keep maintenance log of all lab equipment.
• Assist in designing, building, commissioning new laboratory setups.
• Assist in data analysis and compiling.
• Work to identify and optimize process conditions as well as evaluate new reagent/material, process technology and equipment.
• Adhere to company policies of safety and conduct.

• Degree in Chemical, Material, or other related engineering areas, and/or demonstrated equivalence in work experience associated with the role.
• Experience in chemistry, hands-on laboratory pilot operation and equipment maintenance.
• Team collaboration and results delivery on schedule. Excellent documentation and written communication.
• Experience in tube fitting, piping fabrication and/or assembly is a plus.
• Experience with hand and power tools is a plus.
• Experience with battery materials and knowledge of analytical tests, such as XRD, ICP, particle size distribution, and surface area and their data analysis is a plus.
• Experience of executing and designing controlled experiments including DOE is a plus. Experience of high temperature, solid handling process and operation is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of inorganic chemistry, phase identification and reaction stoichiometry is a plus.
• Creative approach to problem solving, with willingness to learn and try new things. Familiar with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
• Climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach.
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day.
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures.
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

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.