Engineering Technician, Active Cell Materials

Tesla is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Active Materials Research Team. In this role, your primary responsibilities will involve laboratory-scale material synthesis and battery cell testing. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, the ability to identify anomalies during experiments, adaptability in modifying test plans as needed, and strong proficiency in battery testing methods. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians to develop cutting-edge technologies that support sustainable transportation, energy storage, and generation.

Responsibilities

• Operate materials synthesis equipment such as shear mixers, ball mills, muffle furnaces, and tube furnaces
• Perform wet chemistry techniques including agitation, filtration, and solvent evaporation
• Prepare samples for material characterization (XRD, SEM, PSA, etc.)
• Conduct electrode fabrication processes: slurry mixing, doctor blade casting, vacuum drying, and calendaring
• Blend electrolyte and assemble coin and pouch cells
• Operate battery testing equipment for routine cell performance evaluation
• Identify and report anomalies in samples, processes, or test results to engineers
• Maintain lab equipment and supplies, ensuring a clean and organized work environment

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with solid-state and wet chemistry synthesis
• Familiarity with handling fine powders and maintaining sample integrity
• Understanding of the physics and chemistry relevant to battery materials
• Experience working in glove box environments
• Proficiency with battery testing platforms such as Arbin, Neware, or Bio-Logic
• A strong interest or passion for battery materials science and technology

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
Expected Compensation

$24.40 - $50.40/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.