Tesla · 2 hours ago
Engineering Technician, Cell Cathode Engineering
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$24.40/hr - $56.40/hr
3+ years expTesla’s Cathode Advanced Manufacturing team is pioneering the development and scaling of innovative cathode materials to power next-generation battery electric vehicles. As a Lead technician, you will play a pivotal role in supporting all laboratory operations, overseeing equipment, collaborating with teams, and ensuring safety compliance.
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
Lead 5S and efficiency improvement initiatives in the lab
Conduct & document equipment install and commissioning, inspection, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
Drive the creation and implementation of the preventative maintenance process to maximize uptime & asset life
Collaborate with facilities and construction teams to design and build state-of-the-art lab spaces to comply safety code
Collaborate with colleagues to drive equipment performance & availability
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
3 + years experience in an R&D lab environment
Demonstrated experience supporting the needs of vendors, internal maintenance and engineering team timelines, objectives and goals
Ability to communicate clearly and interface with multiple engineering disciplines, vendors, craft experts, as well as executives
Must be able to demonstrate meticulous organizational and communication skills
Must have a strong sense of safety and be able to work independently or with others
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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