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Engineering Technician, Cell Qualification, Cell Engineering

Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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Tesla This is an opportunity to work in the Cell Qualification and R&D group, which is responsible for the testing and qualification of Tesla’s next-generation Li-ion battery cells and development of new cell test methods. This candidate’s primary role will be laboratory test execution, life-cycle characterization, and mechanical testing. The ideal candidate will exhibit outstanding attention to detail, interest in developing inspection skills, and aptitude for electrical and mechanical test methods, which are all required to identify subtle issues that could impact Tesla’s battery cell performance. The candidate will work alongside a diverse team of Engineers and Technicians to advance technology that provides sustainable transportation, energy storage and generation. This individual must demonstrate the desire to drive continuous internal process improvement methods through critical thinking skills.

What You'll Do

Operate battery test equipment to perform routine laboratory cell level testing, including electrical characterization (cycle life, calendar life and performance characterization), dimensional inspections and mechanical tests

Manage and organize battery cell test samples through their entire life cycle. This includes: incoming quality inspection, cell inventory and tracking, test registration, labeling, recording results in a database, verifying data quality, transporting samples, load cells on test equipment, monitor ongoing tests

Compile, organize, summarize and communicate test data to test engineers

Communicate issues observed in sample, process, test or documentation to supervisor

Participate in test fixture design, instrument and assemble cells into test setup

Manage laboratory equipment, including daily verification, preventive maintenance, yearly calibration

Identify and troubleshoot test equipment and setup as needed

Support laboratory organization and maintain a clean work environment

What You'll Bring

Experience working with common cell cycling hardware (Arbin, Maccor, Neware, Bio-logic, PEC, Bitrode, AV, Gamry)

Knowledge of standard electronics tools including DC meters, power supplies, oscilloscopes

Experience in wiring and soldering

Experience with metrology and data acquisition systems

Strong interest or passion for lithium-ion battery technology

Knowledge of safety hazards of working with electrical and mechanical testing of lithium-ion batteries

Benefits Compensation and 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 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

Expected Compensation $24.40 - $50.40/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.

Seniorities and Employment

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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