Associate Test Engineer, Cell Engineering

Role details

What to Expect

The Cell Quality Team at Gigafactory Nevada is seeking a motivated Engineer to support component and cell-level characterization, reliability testing, process development, and lab improvement activities. In this role you’ll work alongside Technicians and Engineers to perform cell testing, coordinate projects, and maintain lab resources. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, comfortable working both independently and with a team, a strong communicator, and exceptionally detail oriented. Our rapidly growing facility is fast paced and has many moving parts and ongoing projects across a variety of battery products and cell programs.

What You'll Do

• Support hands-on test execution and documentation as part of field failure analysis, reliability projects, and qualification of new cell programs
• Work cross functionally with manufacturing, production quality, and other cell engineering teams to coordinate and support testing and drive product improvements
• Support lab expansion activities including equipment setup and troubleshooting, test development, and process documentation
• Proactively identify and communicate process, logistics, and data issues and independently seek resolution
• Train and mentor technicians and help coordinate daily activities

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Material Science, related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience performing and documenting testing using advanced analytical tools
• Familiarity with Lithium-based battery technologies and failure mechanisms
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

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)

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.