Material Lab Technician (Night Shift)

• Conduct quality and failure analysis testing in collaboration with Materials Engineers and Test Technicians in a 24/7 quality laboratory environment
• Perform routine testing of Drive Unit and Battery Module materials, including visual inspections, dimensional measurements, tensile and shear strength tests, and particulate contamination analysis
• Assist senior lab staff with failure analysis investigations, including interpreting test data and generating comprehensive test reports
• Contribute to the enhancement of laboratory practices and procedures by providing actionable feedback and maintaining inventory of consumable supplies
• Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment and utilize machine shop experience and ASTM standards knowledge when applicable
• Uphold the company's mission, vision, values, and goals in all laboratory activities and professional responsibilities

• 1+ year experience working in a quality environment
• Able to work both independently and in a collaborative project-focused environment, prompt and dependable
• Comfortable working with chemicals and hazardous materials like battery cells
• Some manual tasks required like operating some heavy equipment such as a pallet jack and a band saw
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with microscopic evaluation using a Keyence (optical) or XRF (XRay) or SEM (Electron) is preferred
• Experience conducting mechanical tests using an Instron is preferred

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