What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician, Electrolyte Cell Engineering position at Tesla Motors?
Job Details
We are looking for an organized and reliable Engineering Technician to support Cell Engineering lab operations. Candidates should have experience working in a lab environment and with hazardous materials. They should be familiar with operating and maintaining lab equipment. Experience with gloveboxes, fume hoods, cell materials, or cell cycling equipment is a plus. They should be able to work with lab management, other technicians, and Engineers to upkeep the lab operations.
Responsibilities
Requirements
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:
Responsibilities
- Perform technical tasks around the lab such as mixing electrolytes inside a glovebox, conducting materials characterization measurements, and filling, measuring, and testing electrochemical cells. These tasks require a high level of attention to detail, focus, and organization
- Update and maintain accurate records of measurements and testing results. High level analysis of results is required to identify problems related to the process or instrumentation
- Promptly report any issues with lab operations and assist in finding suitable solutions
- Document and maintain standard operating procedures for a wide variety of lab techniques and methodologies
- Maintain clean and organized lab spaces and track inventory for lab consumables to ensure they are restocked on time
- Troubleshoot instruments and manage regular maintenance schedules, working with other team members and the instrument vendors to keep equipment in good working order
Requirements
- Good communication skills and well organized
- Experience working in a lab environment with hazardous materials and chemicals
- Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Experience with cell cycling software, data analysis tools, or databasing is a plus
- Experience working with air-sensitive materials and/or battery materials is preferred
- Experience working with gloveboxes is a plus
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
$21.96 - $58.86/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.
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Salary : $22 - $59