Engineering Technician, Active Materials, Battery Research

Description

The Engineering Technician supports engineering projects by performing experiments in active materials research and development for Li-ion batteries. This role requires hands-on work in a chemistry lab environment, operation of chemical analysis instruments, and close collaboration with engineers to advance materials development.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on tasks including material synthesis, characterization, milling, and accurate data recording
• Execute experiments as instructed while working closely with engineers
• Handle air-sensitive and hazardous materials using glove boxes, dry rooms, or fume hoods
• Operate materials characterization equipment such as XRD, SEM, PSD, and BET
• Manage synthesis and milling equipment
• Maintain lab safety and operational efficiency
• Report process issues and assist with problem solving

Requirements

• 2+ years experience synthesizing air-sensitive materials and handling hazardous chemicals
• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Understanding of equipment handling and operation
• Above average manual dexterity and visual acuity for delicate assembly tasks
• Working knowledge of Windows and MS Office
• Ability to perform hands-on tasks
• Good communication skills and experience working with Li-ion battery materials preferred

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:

• 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