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Analytical Lead Technician, Cell Quality

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
May 19, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is looking for highly motivated laboratoryleadtechnicians tooverseeroutine quality testing and support failure analysis processes for our cutting-edge Tesla battery cell manufacturing program. In this role you would work closely with lab managementdrive highstandards of safety, quality, and outputon your shift. The work environment isdemanding, fast-paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they joininhighly motivated and capable team. What You'll Do Lead & coordinate incoming lab activities including properly assigning priorities and allocating resources Act as the first point of contact for critical analytical lab testing, escalations,vendor visits,and newmethodroll outswhen supervisor is unavailable Oversee & train new techsona variety of routine testing on battery cells and associated materials following established procedures includingchemicalanalysisof raw materials such as:electrolyte compositionby IC,GCand NMR;acid/base titration; conductivity; density;moisture contentby Karl Fischer;powder rheology;particle size distribution;thermogravimetric analysis; SEM/EDS analysis; mechanical parts cleanliness; BET; ICP;andFTIR Interpret test data and generate laboratory test reports Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as required Enforce 5S and workplace hygiene standards Lead standard verification testing on tools & instruments Support the Company's mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities What You'll Bring 1+ year of Tesla analytical lab technician experience High proficiency in Tesla analytical lab test methodsincludingpowder rheometer,KF moisture analyzers, GC, IC, NMR,ICP,acid-basetitrators, SEM,TGA,mechanical parts cleanliness,and FTIR Natural leader, can motivate and drive a team to hit KPI's and objectives Detailoriented,excels at performing repetitive tasks where both high degrees of accuracy and precision are required with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel Bachelor's degreepreferredin a relevant science (e.g. Chemistry, Metallurgy), or equivalent experience Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal Essential Physical Demands: Be both capable and willing to perform all the various manual tasks involved with lab work, such as safely moving heavy objects upto 30lbs., moving large pallets with a pallet jack, handling incoming materials Comfortable working with chemicals and hazardous materials in a laboratory environment 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