Engineering Technician, Cell Qualification

Engineering Technician, Cell Qualification

We’re looking for a Test Technician to join our Gigafactory Nevada Cell Characterization Lab and lead day‑to‑day test executions. This is an opportunity to work in the Cell Qualification and R&D group, responsible for testing and qualifying Tesla’s next‑generation Li‑ion battery cells and developing new cell test methods.

• 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, including incoming quality inspection, cell inventory and tracking, test registration, labeling, recording results in a database, verifying data quality, transporting samples, loading cells on test equipment, and monitoring 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 a 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 troubleshooting laboratory equipment such as multimeters, battery cyclers, temperature chambers, water circulation chillers, vacuum systems, and/or power tools.
• Strong interest in 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.

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits 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