Lead Materials Lab Technician, Powertrain

Tesla is looking for a Lead Materials Laboratory Technician for our A shift to assist in routine quality testing, material and chemical sample preparation, and failure analysis processes for vehicle manufacturing. The environment utilizes multiple testing techniques from spectroscopy to mechanical testing.

- Conduct quality and failure analysis testing in collaboration with Materials Engineers and Test Technicians in a 24/7 quality laboratory environment.
- Perform routine materials and analytical chemistry testing to support all business units including, but not limited to Drive Unit, Battery Module, and Facilities.
- Support Lab Supervisor with ticket management, purchasing, coordinating outside vendor visits, and technician scheduling as needed.
- Assist senior lab staff with failure analysis investigations, including interpreting test data and generating comprehensive test reports.
- Contribute to the enhancement of laboratory practices and procedures by providing actionable feedback and maintaining inventory of consumable supplies.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment and utilize experience and ASTM standards knowledge when applicable.
- Uphold the company’s mission, vision, values, and goals in all laboratory activities and professional responsibilities.

- 1+ year experience working in a quality environment.
- Able to work both independently and in a collaborative project-focused environment, prompt and dependable.
- Comfortable working with chemicals and hazardous materials like battery cells and complicated analytical instruments.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Experience with microscopic evaluation using a Keyence, XRF, FTIR, ICP-OES, GC-MS, and SEM is preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering field preferred.

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

- Medical plans > 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 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