Electrolyte Lab Technician

Role details

What to Expect

We are seeking an organized and reliable Electrolyte Lab Technician, to support cell engineering lab operations. This role involves working in a lab environment with hazardous materials, operating and maintaining lab equipment, and collaborating with lab management, technicians, and engineers to maintain efficient lab operations.

What You'll Do

• Perform technical tasks such as mixing electrolytes inside a glovebox, conducting materials characterization measurements, and filling, measuring, and testing electrochemical cells
• Update and maintain accurate records of measurements and testing results while performing high-level analysis to identify process or instrumentation issues
• Promptly report issues with lab operations and assist in identifying suitable solutions
• Document and maintain standard operating procedures for lab techniques and methodologies
• Maintain clean and organized lab spaces while tracking inventory for consumables to ensure timely restocking
• Troubleshoot instruments, manage maintenance schedules, and coordinate with team members and vendors to keep equipment operational

What You'll Bring

• Good communication skills and strong organizational abilities
• Experience working in a lab environment with hazardous materials and chemicals
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience with cell cycling software, data analysis tools, or databasing
• Experience working with air-sensitive materials or battery materials
• Experience working with gloveboxes

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

• Engineering Tech I - $21.96 - $32.94/hour
• Engineering Tech II - $25.92 - $38.88/hour
• Engineering Tech III - $30.24 - $45.36/hour
• Engineering Tech IV - $33.84 - $50.76/hour
• Engineering Tech V - $39.24 - $58.86/hour

• cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels

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.

We will accept applications for this job until December 03, 2026, after which this posting will be removed.