Tesla · 4 months ago
Materials Test Technician
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.40/hr - $50.40/hrTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking a Materials Test Technician to join their Materials Engineering Test Team. The role involves performing a variety of tests on materials, managing laboratory assets, and supporting engineering staff in test analysis and method development.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform a wide variety of tests on a broad spectrum of materials: mechanical and fastener testing, environmental testing, material characterization, and sample fabrication
Conduct testing in an extremely fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Interface with a broad spectrum of internal customers to coordinate sample preparation, test updates and observations
Independently complete materials tests and generate reports or summaries of findings
Management of laboratory assets, ensuring all equipment is maintained, calibrated, and serviced
Develop, author, and ensure conformance to laboratory standard operating procedures
Support engineering staff in the root cause analysis of test failures and development of new test methods
Support management in the procurement, purchase, and installation of new equipment
Qualification
Required
Practical knowledge and working experience within a materials test lab or similar, including basic understanding of diverse types of materials
Experience operating and maintaining materials test equipment and/or environmental chambers
Familiarity with materials-centric test standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO, SAE)
Experience working with hazardous materials, with a willingness to exhibit and promote health and safety across the team
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish effective working relationships
An ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and manage time independently; must maintain top level professional integrity and appearance throughout
Preferred
Experience working with hand tools, sample preparation equipment and CAD software
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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