Engineering Technician, Cell Cathode Engineering

What To Expect

Tesla's Cell Cathode Engineering Team is recruiting for an Engineering Technician with hands-on chemistry/powder processing experience. This position will focus on the development and scale-up of cathode active material synthesis.

About the role

This position will be part of the material development and evaluation team, focusing on daily equipment/unit development and laboratory operations. The role involves assisting engineers and technicians in running chemical processes, maintaining lab equipment, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Aid in chemical processes including chemical reactions, slurry formation, calcination, and milling operations
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment
• Design, build, and commission new laboratory setups
• Analyze data and compile reports
• Identify and optimize process conditions and evaluate new reagents/materials, technologies, and equipment
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Material, or related engineering fields, or equivalent work experience
• Hands-on experience in chemistry and laboratory operations
• Team collaboration and results delivery on schedule
• Excellent documentation and written communication skills
• Experience with battery materials and analytical tests (XRD, ICP, particle size distribution, surface area)
• Experience with DOE and high-temperature, solid handling processes
• Basic knowledge of inorganic chemistry and phase identification
• Problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new things

Qualifications

• Experience with tube fitting, piping fabrication, and assembly
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Skills

• Knowledge of battery materials and analytical tests
• Experience with DOE and process optimization
• Experience with high-temperature and solid handling processes
• Basic knowledge of inorganic chemistry and phase identification
• Problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new things

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 payroll deductions
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA) contributions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Sick and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including 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