Lead Materials Lab Technician, Powertrain

About the role

• Lead Materials Lab Technician, Powertrain | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: Sparks, Nevada | Req ID: 277013 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla is looking for a Lead Materials Laboratory Technician for our A shift to assist in routine quality testing, material and chemical sample preparation, and failure analysis processes for vehicle manufacturing. The environment utilizes multiple testing techniques from spectroscopy to mechanical testing.

What You'll Do

• Conduct quality and failure analysis testing in collaboration with Materials Engineers and Test Technicians in a 24/7 quality laboratory environment.
• Perform routine materials and analytical chemistry testing to support all business units including, but not limited to Drive Unit, Battery Module, and Facilities.
• Support Lab Supervisor with ticket management, purchasing, coordinating outside vendor visits, and technician scheduling as needed.
• Assist senior lab staff with failure analysis investigations, including interpreting test data and generating comprehensive test reports.
• Contribute to the enhancement of laboratory practices and procedures by providing actionable feedback and maintaining inventory of consumable supplies.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment and utilize experience and ASTM standards knowledge when applicable.
• Uphold the company’s mission, vision, values, and goals in all laboratory activities and professional responsibilities.

What You'll Bring

• 1+ year experience working in a quality environment.
• Able to work both independently and in a collaborative project-focused environment, prompt and dependable.
• Comfortable working with chemicals and hazardous materials like battery cells and complicated analytical instruments.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with microscopic evaluation using a Keyence, XRF, FTIR, ICP-OES, GC-MS, and SEM is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering field preferred.

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)