Cell Engineering Technician
Prepare battery electrodes and cells hands-on to support dry electrode process development for Li-ion batteries.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. 100% hands-on in Tesla's dry electrode R&D lab — a process central to next-gen battery cost reduction.
Might not be for you. Technician-level execution role with minor supervision; not an independent research position.
Heads-up: Very wide pay range
Adjacent materials rolepreparation of battery electrodes and cells... dry electrode process optimization... prototype Li-ion cell fabrication
H-1B filings
Tesla filed 1,327 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Sr Manufacturing Engineer, Sr Process Engineer, Sr Mechanical Design Engineer. Median filed pay: $138K a year.
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- Seniority
- Technician
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1+ yrs
- Industry
- Energy
- Role
- R&D / Research
Role details
What to Expect
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated, talented and team-oriented R&D cell engineering technician to work on preparation of battery electrodes and cells in order to support dry electrode process optimization and development for lithium-ion batteries. The successful candidate will be part of cell development team and take direction from engineers and assist cell evaluation and development led by engineers. This position will be 100% hands-on work in R&D laboratory.
What You'll Do
- Process and prepare powders and battery electrodes
- Document material handling and electrode preparations with the use of travelers and SOP documents and input into database system
- Assist or carry out operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment including procurement of cell components
- Communicate work with team and report technical results and status of work to supervisor/manager
What You'll Bring
- 1+ years of work experience in a hands-on technical position in R&D laboratory environment
- Work experience related to battery electrodes, chemical and powders handling, and cell component process and prototype Li-ion cell fabrication is a plus
- Must be familiar with MS Window and Office software
- Able to document travelers, test results and SOP using MS office program
- Able to work in moisture controlled dry room environment
- Very good communication skills enabling to work with cross-functional teams
- Ability to comprehend direction and execute technical experiment with minor supervision to assist engineer
- Able to interpret requirements into planned direction and execution
- Ability to move in the direction of the team and propel the progress with strong support and execution of job responsibilities is necessary
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
$23.18 - $62.13/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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