Engineering Technician, Battery Metals & Materials

What You'll Do

• Comply with company regulations and policies while promoting a strong safety culture in the lab
• Collaborate with EHS on compliance, waste management, MOC, and chemical hygiene activities
• Manage workflow and track analysis status for incoming samples to ensure quick turnaround
• Perform sample analysis, battery materials characterization, and troubleshoot lab equipment such as ICP, BET, PSA, SEM, XRD, and XRF for smooth operations
• Develop test schedules and assign daily or shift tasks to the lab team
• Provide training to qualify new lab technicians and optimize test methods for improved efficiency
• Coordinate with production and stakeholders to enhance analytical support and maintain clean lab spaces using 5S principles

What You'll Bring

• Quantifiable lab analytical experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• At least two (2) years of hands-on research (university or commercial) experience in disciplines related to metallurgy or inorganic chemistry or materials science or chemical engineering
• Tangible experience with materials development and common analytical techniques such as ICP, AAS, PSA, BET, SEM, XRD, ICP, FTIR, UV-VIS, NMR, TEM etc.
• A strong sense of safety and ability to work independently or with others
• A detail-oriented approach with strong record-keeping and organizational skills

Essential Physical Demands

• Stand for long periods
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a fast-paced, noisy environment
• Work in varying temperatures and environments
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Climb, bend, stoop, and kneel as needed

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans with plan options and $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
• HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• 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