Engineering Technician, Dry Battery Electrodes, Cell R&D

Role details

What to Expect

Tesla is developing dry battery electrodes in support of cell research and development. This hands-on role focuses on fabricating laboratory- and pilot-scale dry electrodes, executing experiments that advance candidate materials to prototype level, and maintaining equipment and documentation.

What You'll Do

• Fabricate laboratory- and pilot-scale dry battery electrodes in support of research builds
• Handle dry powders and operate mixing, film-forming, and electrode equipment according to approved plans
• Handle electrode webs and rolls, including loading, unwinding, slitting, punching, and traceable storage
• Record process parameters, material identifiers, and deviations on cell travelers and build sheets
• Operate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory electrode equipment
• Perform in-process checks for loading, thickness, and visual quality and transfer samples for evaluation
• Prepare operating procedures and maintain a clean work area while following powder-handling and PPE requirements

What You'll Bring

• Hands-on experience in a laboratory, pilot-line, or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with powder handling
• Ability to follow written build plans and document processes as executed
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and clear written and verbal communication
• Willingness to learn new equipment and support multiple experiments concurrently
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and wear a respirator or powered air-purifying respirator when required
• Associate degree or higher in a technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience

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 22, 2026, after which this posting will be removed.