Failure Analysis Engineering Technician, Cell

About the role

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Quality Engineering Technician to support cell and module failure analysis, lithium-ion cell component analysis, and data analysis in lab environments for the Cell Quality and Field Reliability team.

Responsibilities

• Review field return cases to identify reason of return
• Analyze and interpret cell inspections and analysis data independently
• Document results of tests in a clear and concise manner
• Plan, setup, organize and maintain the battery lab space and equipment
• Perform failure analysis of cells from modules and packs, including module checks, cell measurements, module and data analysis, and cell dissections
• Regular review of cell CT scans for quality and defect identification
• Provide feedback to vendors by reporting failure modes that are discovered and identified, keep track and record findings in manufacturing tracking systems
• Conduct both destructive and non-destructive cell analysis
• Analyze and interpret data independently
• Retain confidentiality of testing, test procedures, and data at all times

Requirements

• Comfortable with frequent change of direction, dynamic work environment and passion to perform time-sensitive analysis under production pressure
• Proven record of time efficient task execution, detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills, excellent communication skills
• Above average manual dexterity and visual acuity are required to perform delicate assembly and disassembly tasks
• Ability and passion to perform hands-on tasks such as cell openings and inspections in the lab and production environment
• Strong desire to learn and use advanced characterization and analysis techniques in cell quality work processes
• Work with others in a cross-functional environment and follow written & verbal instructions
• Ability to use business software tools and business system applications to manage, synthesize, and interpret data

Benefits

• Medical plans 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (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

Pay

$24.40 - $65.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits