Cell Prototype Engineering Technician, In House Cell Engineering

About the role

Cell Prototype Engineering Technician, In House Cell Engineering | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: San Diego, California | Req ID: 276202 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla’s Cell Engineering team is looking for an Engineering Technician to support cell prototype builds, quality assurance, and cell component testing. Additionally, support equipment installation and SOP development, as well as participate in cell assembly troubleshooting and failure root cause analysis. Join us and make contributions to the future of Tesla battery technologies.

What You'll Do

• Execute on cell assembly roles and ability to follow and generate work flow instructions (i.e. SOPs)
• Utilize production equipment and processes to maintain high-quality standards
• Assist with equipment, fixture, and tooling modifications and maintenance
• Support timely failure analysis and root cause identification to resolve assembly issues
• Uphold and improve quality assurance, such as incoming inspection of parts or outgoing inspection of cells
• Track inventory, such as cell components, consumables, and lab supplies
• Uphold safety compliance by following safety protocols such as lab safety standards, conducting safety audits, and handling of hazardous materials (electrolytes, solvents),
• Perform metrology testing and data capture such as pull tests, torque tests, and CT scans
• Generate reports from collected data
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Science, or Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 1 to 2+ years of hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assemblies in a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office a must, with advanced Excel skills, a plus
• CAD familiarity with basic knowledge of SolidWorks, a plus
• Database and data logging tool experience
• Strong attention to detail, such as documenting metrics and conducting in-process inspections using tools like micrometers, calipers, and multimeters
• Willingness to learn and apply advanced characterization techniques (e.g., microscopy, X-ray analysis)
• Organized mindset, with good communication and analytical skills
• Self-driven, independent problem-solver capable of working with minimal guidance
• Physical requirements, such as lifting items up to 25 pounds, standing for long shifts, and dry room/PPE such as the capability to wear a respirator are required

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$23.18 - $47.88/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.