Engineering Technician, Materials Characterization

What To Expect Join the materials development and evaluation team to support the creation of innovative cell products. Conduct daily testing on a variety of materials and report results to engineers for analysis to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.

What You'll Do- Perform powder materials characterization and chemical testing including SEM PSD XRD particle size analysis tap density moisture content acid base titration and TGA

• Conduct electrochemical characterization of powder materials through electrode synthesis and assembly of lithium-ion cell prototype coin cells

• Operate maintain and troubleshoot routine analytical instruments

• Assist in optimizing testing parameters and developing new methods

• Communicate with engineers and technicians on characterization results and provide feedback on data quality and reliability What You'll Bring- Degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Materials Science or Metallurgy or equivalent experience

• Hands-on experience working in chemistry labs

• Ability to learn quickly and work efficiently to meet target goals

• Meticulous approach to data tracking observation and communication

• Willingness to collaborate and take on challenges in unfamiliar areas

• Ability to stay engaged while performing repetitive tasks Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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 Expected Compensation

$24.40 - $65.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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