Test Technician Supervisor, Battery Lab

Role details

What to Expect

You will lead a team of battery lab technicians in executing cycling and electrochemical characterization testing on development and production cells. This hands-on leadership role owns daily throughput, data integrity, and safety across the test floor while serving as the primary liaison between test engineers and the lab to ensure precise execution, validated setups, and minimal downtime.

What You'll Do

• Supervise, schedule, and develop a team of battery lab technicians across shifts including hiring, onboarding, training sign-offs, and performance reviews
• Directly run and validate complex test sequences on cyclers including script configuration, cell loading, environmental chamber setup, and post-test data verification
• Troubleshoot cycler and test equipment failures in real time by diagnosing software, hardware, communication, and safety system issues and coordinating repairs
• Serve as the bridge between test engineers and the lab floor by interpreting test requests, validating setup plans, and confirming readiness before test start
• Manage test demand prioritization in collaboration with test engineers balancing urgency, resource availability, and throughput goals
• Ensure test data quality and traceability by verifying raw data integrity, logging deviations, and escalating anomalies immediately
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce setup time, minimize false alarms, and improve test channel utilization

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in battery testing, electrochemistry, or lab operations with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role
• Deep technical knowledge of battery cycler systems including software interfaces, communication protocols, and common failure modes
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex electrical, software, and mechanical issues under time pressure
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to translate engineering requirements into clear technician instructions
• Experience working with test engineers to define test plans, validate setups, and resolve data discrepancies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Excel, data logging tools, and basic scripting with SQL, Python, or MATLAB a plus and willingness to support on-call, weekend, and off-shift escalations

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

$114,760 - $291,840/annual salary + 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.