Lab Technician, Cathode Lab
Tesla · Austin, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteAnalystFull-time
What You'll Do
- Mainly focused on Cathode active materials and its raw materials inspection, testing and release from the QC lab
- Drive the safety motto of the QC lab with zero spill, full EHS compliance and zero LTI mindset
- Plan, procure, organize, and run test equipment by following SOP and 5S principles
- Conduct chemical, Physical, and Electrochemical Characterization of the materials using different analytical techniques such as SEM, ICP-OES, Tap Density, PSA, XRD, coin cell etc.
- Document data in the quality database while ensuring high accuracy and precision of the reported data
- Bring new ideas to increase productivity, reduce cost and minimize waste
- Support team members for in-house troubleshooting of QC lab equipment
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent experience
- 1 – 2 years of hands-on and analytical (university or commercial) experience related to: metallurgy, inorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, or materials science
- Competency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience of using advanced analytical techniques common to materials characterization
- Meticulous organizational, data management and communication skills
- A strong sense of safety and ability to work independently or with others
- Command of the English language, both written and verbal
Essential Physical Demands
- Stand for long periods
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Work in a fast-paced, noisy environment
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Work in varying temperatures and environments
- Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and kneel as needed
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical plans
- Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- HSA Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits