Cell Engineering Technician

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated, talented and team oriented R&D cell engineering technician to work on preparation of battery cell components and prototype cell fabrication in order to support dry electrode process optimization and development for lithium ion batteries. The successful candidate will be part of cell development team and take direction from engineers, and assist cell evaluation and development led by engineers. This position will be 100% hands-on work in R&D laboratory.

• Prepare battery cell components such as electrode, separator and pouch case by cutting, welding and drying for battery cell assembly
• Fabricate various prototype battery cell configurations
• Document cell component preparations and prototype cell assembly with the use of travelers and SOP documents and input into database system
• Assist or carry out operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment including procurement of cell components
• Communicate work with team and report technical results and status of work to supervisor/manager

• 1+ years work experience in a hands-on technical position in R&D laboratory environment
• Work experience related to battery cell component process and prototype Li-ion cell fabrication is plus
• Must be familiar with MS Window and Office software
• Able to document travelers, test results and SOP using MS office program
• Able to work in moisture controlled dry room environment
• Very good communication skills enabling to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to comprehend direction and execute technical experiment with minor supervision to assist engineer
• Able to interpret requirements into planned direction and execution
• Ability to move in the direction of the team and propel the progress with strong support and execution of job responsibilities is necessary

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

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.