We are seeking an engineering technician to support a cross-functional cell engineering team on the second shift. The role focuses on hands-on battery cell builds, electrochemical testing, and precise recordkeeping in a chemistry lab environment while following established standard operating procedures.
Build test cells such as coin cells and pouch cells and initiate tests on electronic equipment
Dissect battery cells to perform measurements and harvest components
Maintain accurate and timely records of cell builds and dissections
Perform manual lab tasks including cleaning cell parts, organizing benches and supplies, and supporting equipment maintenance
Monitor and document testing status while communicating issues and assisting with solutions
Handle air-sensitive materials using a glove box and dry room environment
Support maintenance of equipment including battery cyclers, glove boxes, and temperature chambers
1+ years experience with air-sensitive materials and/or hazardous chemicals
Above average manual dexterity and visual acuity for delicate assembly tasks
Working knowledge of Windows and MS Office
Ability to perform hands-on tasks with precision and repeatability
Good communication skills and high attention to detail
Degree in Engineering or Chemistry, or equivalent experience
Experience working in a chemistry lab environment following standard operating procedures
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
$30.50 - $58.33/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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Salary
$30.50–$58.33 Per Hour
Skills
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
Chemistryunmatched
Childcareunmatched
Cleanroomunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Disability Insuranceunmatched
Electrochemistryunmatched
Employee Assistance Planunmatched
Environmental Chemistryunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Manual Dexterityunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
Orthodonticsunmatched
Payroll Taxunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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