Tesla · 2 months ago
Engineering Technician, Lab Equipment, Cell Engineering
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTesla is seeking a Lab Maintenance Technician to join their Cell Qualification group at the Gigafactory Nevada. The role involves performing maintenance on lab equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring optimal lab operations for testing and qualifying next-generation Li-ion battery cells.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on various electrical and mechanical equipment and tools, following established procedures and user manuals
Conduct hands-on electrical testing and data collection
Utilize PC-based programs to document maintenance schedules and tasks performed
Troubleshoot and resolve test equipment issues to ensure optimal uptime and accuracy
Collect portable test equipment for calibration and update calibration records
Lead/support equipment installation, test fixture/cabinet assembly, and validation
Report lab or process issues and assist in identifying solutions
Support operational tasks to maintain a world-class lab environment by organizing lab benches and stock rooms, refilling fluids for chillers and humidity chambers, and tracking spare parts and consumable hardware for reordering, etc
Qualification
Required
Knowledge in electrical or mechanical engineering fundamentals
Experience maintaining and trouble-shooting laboratory equipment such as multimeters, battery cyclers, temperature chambers, water circulation chillers, vacuum systems, and/or power tools
Ability to read and interpret complex schematics, mechanical drawings, vacuum diagrams, flow charts, OEM manuals, instructions, and tool guides
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. as required
High attention to detail and the ability to execute test procedures with a high level of accuracy
Proficient in Windows and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong communication/team skills and internal customer orientation
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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