Tesla · 4 months ago
Lead Laboratory Technician, Cathode QC Lab
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expTesla is seeking a dynamic and skilled Lead Technician to oversee a team of QC Lab Technicians in their Cathode Quality Control Lab. This role involves managing lab operations, conducting sample testing, and collaborating with production teams to ensure product quality control.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Comply with company regulations and policies while promoting a strong safety culture in the lab
Collaborate with EHS on compliance, waste management, MOC, and chemical hygiene activities
Manage workflow and track analysis status for incoming samples to ensure quick turnaround
Perform sample analysis, battery materials characterization, and troubleshoot lab equipment such as ICP, BET, PSA, SEM, XRD, and XRF for smooth operations
Develop test schedules and assign daily or shift tasks to the lab team
Provide training to qualify new lab technicians and optimize test methods for improved efficiency
Coordinate with production and stakeholders to enhance analytical support and maintain clean lab spaces using 5S principles
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing quality control environment
Strong competency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrated meticulous organizational and data management skills
Strong sense of safety and ability to work independently or collaboratively
Command of English language, both written and verbal
Preferred
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced industrial setting is strongly preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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