Engineering Technician

Role details

What to Expect

This role supports the materials development and evaluation team by performing hands-on chemical processing and equipment operation to develop innovative cell products. The technician will collaborate with engineers to execute processing tasks, maintain equipment, and document results that contribute to improved material performance and production efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Powder ceramic materials processing including mixing, sieving, and milling
• Wet chemistry processing including solution preparation, reaction set-up, filtration, and waste handling
• Operation of high temperature ovens and furnaces
• Collection of data and parameters using travelers and process documentation
• Execution of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment including pumps, mixers, and sealers
• Support for equipment installation, commissioning, and calibration

What You'll Bring

• Assistance in optimizing process parameters to improve material properties, yield, and consistency
• Hands-on experience working in chemistry labs
• Willingness to learn quickly and work efficiently to meet target goals
• Meticulous approach to data tracking, observation, note taking, and communication
• Willingness to collaborate and take on challenges in unfamiliar areas
• Basic mechanical skills with hand tools and power tools
• Experience with chemical handling and powder processing
• Hands-on experience with equipment maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, pipe fitting, or welding

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

$24.40 - $65.40/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.