Engineering Lab 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 lab 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.

What You'll Do

* 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

What You'll Bring

* 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

* 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 Power Point

Essential Physical Demands:

* 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

Compensation and Benefits

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  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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without…