Engineering Technician, Cell Engineering

About the role

Engineering Technician, Cell Engineering | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 283373 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

We are seeking an engineering technician to support a cross-functional cell engineering team on the second shift. The role focuses on hands-on battery cell builds, electrochemical testing, and precise recordkeeping in a chemistry lab environment while following established standard operating procedures.

What You'll Do

• Build test cells such as coin cells and pouch cells and initiate tests on electronic equipment
• Dissect battery cells to perform measurements and harvest components
• Maintain accurate and timely records of cell builds and dissections
• Perform manual lab tasks including cleaning cell parts, organizing benches and supplies, and supporting equipment maintenance
• Monitor and document testing status while communicating issues and assisting with solutions
• Handle air-sensitive materials using a glove box and dry room environment
• Support maintenance of equipment including battery cyclers, glove boxes, and temperature chambers

What You'll Bring

• 1+ years experience with air-sensitive materials and/or hazardous chemicals
• Above average manual dexterity and visual acuity for delicate assembly tasks
• Working knowledge of Windows and MS Office
• Ability to perform hands-on tasks with precision and repeatability
• Good communication skills and high attention to detail
• Degree in Engineering or Chemistry, or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a chemistry lab environment following standard operating procedures

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$30.50 - $58.33/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.