Tesla · 2 months ago
Engineering Technician, Cell Product Reliability & Materials Engineering
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTesla is a leading company in the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors, and they are seeking an Engineering Technician for their Cell Product Reliability and Materials Engineering group. The role involves laboratory test execution, life-cycle characterization, and mechanical testing of Li-ion battery cells to ensure their performance and reliability.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Operate battery test equipment to perform routine laboratory cell level testing, including electrical characterization (cycle life, calendar life and performance characterization), dimensional inspections and mechanical tests
Manage and organize battery cell test samples through their entire life cycle. This includes: incoming quality inspection, cell inventory and tracking, test registration, labeling, recording results in a database, verifying data quality, transporting samples, load cells on test equipment, monitor ongoing tests
Compile, organize, summarize and communicate test data to test engineers
Communicate issues observed in sample, process, test or documentation to supervisor
Participate in test fixture design, instrument and assemble cells into test setup
Manage laboratory equipment, including daily verification, preventive maintenance, yearly calibration
Identify and troubleshoot test equipment and setup as needed Support laboratory organization and maintain a clean work environment
Qualification
Required
Operate battery test equipment to perform routine laboratory cell level testing, including electrical characterization (cycle life, calendar life and performance characterization), dimensional inspections and mechanical tests
Manage and organize battery cell test samples through their entire life cycle. This includes: incoming quality inspection, cell inventory and tracking, test registration, labeling, recording results in a database, verifying data quality, transporting samples, load cells on test equipment, monitor ongoing tests
Compile, organize, summarize and communicate test data to test engineers
Communicate issues observed in sample, process, test or documentation to supervisor
Participate in test fixture design, instrument and assemble cells into test setup
Manage laboratory equipment, including daily verification, preventive maintenance, yearly calibration
Identify and troubleshoot test equipment and setup as needed Support laboratory organization and maintain a clean work environment
Experience working with common cell cycling hardware (Arbin, Maccor, Neware, Bio-logic, PEC, Bitrode, AV, Gamry)
Knowledge of standard electronics tools including DC meters, power supplies, oscilloscopes
Experience in wiring and soldering
Experience with metrology and data acquisition systems
Strong interest or passion for lithium-ion battery technology
Knowledge of safety hazards of working with and electrical and mechanical testing of lithium-ion batteries
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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