Engineering Technician, Cell Qualification & Failure Analysis

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What to Expect

Battery Cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works with engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. We look for anyone with an exceptional ability to solve problems in both individual and team settings. Tesla hires people who take great pride in accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

What You’ll Do

• Support Test and Reliability Engineers with failure analysis (FA) studies on Tesla’s current and future cell designs
• Work closely with design and engineering teams to provide timely feedback of failure modes and issues discovered through hands-on cell dissections.  
• Support and run testing to evaluate vendor cell quality and designs.
• Support our factories with engineering trials and provide a feedback loop for any proposed manufacturing processes that could impact cell safety and reliability
• Analyze and report on non-destructive cell analysis such as CT and X-ray scans
• Document test results and FA observations in a clear and concise manner
• Retain confidentiality of Tesla designs, Tesla test procedures, test results and data
• Participate with organizing, cleaning, and maintaining the FA lab space and equipment

What You’ll Bring

• Ability and passion to perform hands-on tasks such as cell openings and mechanical testing in the lab and production environment
• Above average manual dexterity and visual acuity are required to perform delicate cell disassembly tasks
• Ability and passion to work safely with hand tools, power tools, and with hazardous materials
• Ability to work with others in a cross-functional environment
• Proven record of time efficient task execution, detail oriented with strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable with frequent change of direction, dynamic work environment and passion to perform time-sensitive analysis sometimes under a tight deadline
• Strong desire to learn and use advanced failure analysis and battery testing techniques

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:

• 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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

Expected Compensation

$24.00 – $65.00/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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