Tesla · 1 month ago
Engineering Technician, Materials Development
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$28.80/hr - $56.40/hrTesla is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented technician with hands-on chemistry lab experiences to join the team. This role involves conducting testing on a variety of materials to support the development of innovative cell products aimed at accelerating the transition to sustainable energy.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform powder materials characterization and chemical testing, including SEM, PSD, XRD, Particle size analysis, Tap density, moisture content, acid base titration, TGA, etc
Electrochemical characterization of powder materials by electrode synthesis and assembly of lithium-ion cell prototype coin cells
Routine analytical instruments operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
Assist in the optimization of testing parameters and development of new methods for application
Communicate with engineers and technicians working on various projects requiring the characterization results and provide feedback on analytical data quality and reliability
Qualification
Required
Technical background in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science/metallurgy
Hands-on experience working in chemistry labs
Willingness to learn quickly and work efficiently to meet target goals
Meticulous attitude towards data tracking, observation, and communicating with others
Willingness to collaborate and take on challenges in unfamiliar areas
Ability to stay engaged while doing repetitive tasks
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.
Founded in 2003
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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