Engineering Technician, Process, Cell Engineering

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Engineering Technician, Process, Cell Engineering

| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology | | Location | Palo Alto, California | | Req. ID | 271947 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated engineering technician who will play a crucial role in the development, operation, and maintenance of an advanced electrode and cell development line.

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.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the operation of electrode and cell assembly equipment to produce and test state-of-the-art prototype battery cells
• Carefully document critical build process parameters and quality control metrics, and perform analysis as needed
• Perform regular equipment inspections before and after running the equipment; work closely with equipment team to achieve optimal overall equipment efficiency
• Perform build QC on all electrodes and cells – this will include building and testing half-cell coin 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, rebuilds, and installations, and coordinate with equipment team for major repairs

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or equivalent experience

• Passion for making fantastic new products and using data as a means to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and production excellence

• Ability to analyze problems associated with processing challenges and equipment fault conditions, identify root causes, and quickly implement reliable long-term solutions

• Careful attention to detail and ability to clearly communicate results and challenges to engineering team

• Experience with slurry mixing, roll-to-roll coating/pressing/slitting, with micron-scale precision, and cell assembly is a plus

• Experience building and testing Li-ion coin and pouch cells with Arbin, Neware, Biologic, and/or Gamry is a plus

• Experience with design of experiments is a plus

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

• Expected Compensation

• $24.40 - $56.40/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.

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