Assembly Technician, Cell Prototyping

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Technician to assist with the development and prototyping of lithium ion cells; focusing on pilot scale processes and operations. The candidate should be familiar with lithium ion cell manufacturing processes. The candidate will be a key member of a cross functional product development team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation of cell assembly equipment to produce and test state-of-the-art prototype battery cells
• Perform regular equipment inspections before and after running the equipment; work closely with equipment team to achieve optimal overall equipment efficiency
• Carefully document critical build process parameters and quality control metrics, and perform analysis as needed
• Perform minor equipment repairs, rebuilds, and installations, and coordinate with equipment team for major repairs
• Provide feedback on existing SOPs and assist the process and equipment engineering teams to write new SOPs
• Diagnose cell build issues and equipment failures - root cause and communicate required actions between the equipment and process engineering teams
• Perform build QC on all electrodes and cells - this will include building and testing half-cell coin cells and running other electrochemical diagnostic techniques

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience of operating pilot-scale equipment
• Strong ownership mindset
• Experience with air-sensitive material and hazardous chemicals
• Ability to analyze problems associated with processing challenges and equipment fault conditions, identify root causes, and quickly implement reliable long-term solutions
• Careful attention to detail and ability to clearly communicate results and challenges to engineering team
• Direct experience with cell assembly line is a strong plus
• Experience with design of experiments is a plus
• Great communication skills and teamwork

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

$28.80 - $56.40/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.