Lab Technician, Cathode Lab

About the role

• Lab Technician, Cathode Lab | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 273721 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla is looking to hire a Quality Control Technician with experience of working in analytical lab. This candidate will be a core member of Cathode Quality team that is focused on the testing and evaluation of Cathode materials to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. In support of this 24/7 operation, you will be required to work on DuPont scheduled shift, and working shift is expected.

What You'll Do

• Mainly focused on Cathode active materials and its raw materials inspection, testing and release from the QC lab
• Drive the safety motto of the QC lab with zero spill, full EHS compliance and zero LTI mindset
• Plan, procure, organize, and run test equipment by following SOP and 5S principles
• Conduct chemical, Physical, and Electrochemical Characterization of the materials using different analytical techniques such as SEM, ICP-OES, Tap Density, PSA, XRD, coin cell etc.
• Document data in the quality database while ensuring high accuracy and precision of the reported data
• Bring new ideas to increase productivity, reduce cost and minimize waste
• Support team members for in-house troubleshooting of QC lab equipment

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent experience
• 1 – 2 years of hands-on and analytical (university or commercial) experience related to: metallurgy, inorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, or materials science
• Competency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience of using advanced analytical techniques common to materials characterization
• Must be able to demonstrate meticulous organizational, data management and communication skills
• Must have a strong sense of safety and be able to work independently or with others
• Command of the English language, both written and verbal Essential Physical Demands:
• Stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and work in a fast-paced, noisy environment
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in varying temperatures and environments
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and kneel as needed

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)