Engineering Technician, Cell Cathode Engineering

Tesla's Cell Cathode Engineering Team is recruiting for an Engineering Technician with hands-on analytical laboratory experience. This position will support daily operations of the analytical lab, with a focus on coin cell fabrication and electrochemical testing of battery materials. A successful candidate will be a key member of the material evaluation team, responsible for sample preparation, test execution, data quality, and laboratory operations.

- Prepare, track, and test cathode material samples in support of material development and evaluation

- Prepare electrodes and assemble coin cells, including slurry mixing, coating, drying, electrolyte filling and crimping in a glovebox

- Operate and support analytical instruments used for material characterization (e.g., particle size, surface area, ICP, and related methods)

- Perform instrument calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and common chemical waste handling

- Document procedures, reagents, key observations, and experimental data with high attention to detail

- Compile, organize, and share test data with engineers; assist with basic data review

- Assist in developing and validating new test methods

- Adhere to company policies for safety and conduct

- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Materials, or other related engineering/science areas, and/or demonstrated equivalence in work experience associated with the role, or equivalent experience

- Hands-on experience in an analytical or battery testing laboratory

- Experience building coin cells and running electrochemical tests is strongly preferred

- Team collaboration and results delivery on schedule

- Excellent documentation and written communication

- Experience with electrochemical cyclers (e.g., Neware, Arbin) is a plus

- Experience with analytical methods such as ICP, particle size distribution, and surface area, including basic data review, is a plus

- Creative approach to problem solving, with willingness to learn and try new things

- Familiar with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

Essential Physical Requirements:

- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a laboratory environment

- Ability to perform repetitive, fine-motor tasks such as electrode punching, cell assembly, and sample preparation

- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.

- Ability to wear required PPE, including lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and respirator as needed

- Ability to work with chemicals, solvents, and battery materials following EHS procedures

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