Engineering Technician, Cell Cathode Engineering

We are seeking an Engineering Technician who is passionate about making fantastic new products and using data to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and production excellence. As an Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining our electrode and cell assembly equipment, conducting testing and characterization of materials, and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement. You will work closely with our engineering teams to develop and implement new processes and procedures and will be expected to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.

• Operating of electrode and cell assembly equipment to produce and test prototype battery cells

• Electrochemical characterization of powder materials by electrode synthesis and assembly of lithium-ion cell prototype coin cells and pouch cells

• Carefully document critical build process parameters and quality control metrics, and perform analysis as needed, including Process and manage data with the use of a data system
• Perform regular equipment inspections before and after running the equipment
• Perform build QC on all electrodes and cells; this will include building and testing half-cell coin and pouch cells and running other electrochemical diagnostic techniques
• Provide feedback on existing SOPs and assist the process and equipment engineering teams to write new SOPs
• Diagnose cell build issues and equipment failures - root cause and communicate required actions between the equipment and process engineering teams
• Perform minor equipment repairs and coordinate with equipment team for major repairs

• Practical experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably in a chemistry or biology lab environment, with a strong foundation in laboratory and practices
• A strong passion for delivering high-quality products and using data to drive excellence
• The ability to collaborate and take on challenges in unfamiliar areas
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes of problems and implement effective solutions
• Experience with slurry mixing, coating, pressing, micron-scale precision and cell assembly is desirable
• Familiar with building and testing Li-ion coin and pouch cells with Arbin, Neware, and/or Gamry is a plus
• Knowledge of design of experiments is also a plus
• Able and willing to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to pass a breathing test to be fitted for respirator

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 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

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.