Engineering Technician, Cell Abuse Lab

Battery cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance that are thoroughly tested and validated to be as safe as possible before making it to the customer. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works with engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude entry level candidates, and people from every stage in between. We look for anyone with an exceptional ability to solve problems in both individual and team settings. The ideal candidate will be well versed in a laboratory testing environment, using data acquisition software and equipment, with a positive attitude and thrive working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Utilize specialized equipment to test and validate cells and related components under electrical, mechanical, and thermal stresses
• Perform complex destructive testing and gather data from a variety of sensors

• Perform teardown inspection post-testing and gather data to be used for further analysis

• Maintain test equipment and data collection tools

• Perform periodic maintenance, calibration, and repairs

• Troubleshoot data acquisition systems and sensors

• Collaborate with other teams on sample builds, preparation, and instrumentation

• Follow and edit standard operating procedures

Requirements

• High awareness of safety hazards, procedures, and best practices

• Experience with a variety of hand and power tools

• Ability to learn new test procedures and software

• Working knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Eager to learn, independently motivated, and proactive
• 2+ years' experience in a lab/shop setting (Preferred)
• Experience using and/or troubleshooting data acquisition systems and sensors (Preferred)
• Experience working with lithium-ion batteries, high voltage, or hazardous materials (Preferred)

Compensation and Benefits
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 (Health Savings Account) 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

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