Engineering Technician, Cell Quality & Field Reliability

The Cell Quality Team at Gigafactory Nevada is seeking a dedicated Cell Quality Technician to support root cause analysis investigations, routine testing, data collection, and detailed cell-level analyses in a dynamic lab environment. This role involves a diverse set of responsibilities, including data entry, fixture development, and presenting cell failure analysis reports. The ideal candidate will be internally motivated, academically inclined, and exhibit integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude to independently identify issues and drive process improvements. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, and R&D, will be essential to improve field reliability, safety, processes, and cost savings.

• Support routine cell quality failure analysis activities at Gigafactory Nevada, including cell preparation, handling, disassembly, and imaging for root cause investigations
• Facilitate the transfer of battery cells across testing workflows to gather data for field failure analysis reports
• Conduct detailed imaging and data collection using lab equipment to identify, document, and report defects in battery cells returned from the field
• Contribute to and lead small- to medium-scale projects to enhance team efficiency in cell processing, testing, and high-volume analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, qualification, manufacturing, quality, and R&D, on various cell engineering initiatives
• Lead continuous improvement and training efforts within the team and with external suppliers and partners
• Independently collect, analyze, and interpret data to provide actionable feedback to suppliers, design, manufacturing, quality, and research teams
• 2+ years of experience in failure analysis or a commercial lab environment
• Moderate understanding of physical, electrochemical, and thermodynamic theory related to Li-ion technology and cell failure analysis, with a willingness to deepen knowledge
• Exceptional attention to detail, along with strong documentation, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to and utilize technological tools and proprietary applications for accurate data recording and management
• Experience thriving in an ambiguous, dynamic, and fast-paced work environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Capability to lift and sort parts weighing up to 40 lbs. as needed

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