Process Technician, Cell Engineering

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated engineering technician to support the development, operation, and maintenance of an advanced electrode and cell development line. Battery cells are central to every Tesla product, and this role requires close collaboration with engineering teams across disciplines to build and test state-of-the-art prototype cells in a fast-paced environment.

• Lead the operation of electrode and cell assembly equipment to produce and test state-of-the-art prototype battery cells
• Document critical build process parameters and quality control metrics and perform analysis as needed
• Perform regular equipment inspections before and after use and work closely with the equipment team to achieve optimal overall equipment efficiency
• Perform build quality control on all electrodes and cells including building and testing half-cell coin cells and running electrochemical diagnostic techniques
• Provide feedback on existing standard operating procedures and assist process and equipment engineering teams to write new procedures
• Diagnose cell build issues and equipment failures, determine root cause, and communicate required actions between equipment and process engineering teams
• Perform minor equipment repairs, rebuilds, and installations and coordinate with the equipment team for major repairs
• Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Passion for making new products and using data to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and production excellence
• Ability to analyze problems associated with processing challenges and equipment fault conditions, identify root causes, and implement reliable long-term solutions
• Careful attention to detail and ability to clearly communicate results and challenges to the engineering team
• Experience with slurry mixing, roll-to-roll coating, pressing, and 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

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 - $65.40/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.