Assembly Technician, Cell Prototyping

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Technician to assist with the development and prototyping of lithium ion cells; focusing on pilot scale processes and operations. The candidate should be familiar with lithium ion cell manufacturing processes. The candidate will be a key member of a cross functional product development team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation of cell assembly equipment to produce and test state-of-the-art prototype battery cells
• Perform regular equipment inspections before and after running the equipment; work closely with equipment team to achieve optimal overall equipment efficiency
• Carefully document critical build process parameters and quality control metrics, and perform analysis as needed
• Perform minor equipment repairs, rebuilds, and installations, and coordinate with equipment team for major repairs
• Provide feedback on existing SOPs and assist the process and equipment engineering teams to write new SOPs
• Diagnose cell build issues and equipment failures - root cause and communicate required actions between the equipment and process engineering teams
• Perform build QC on all electrodes and cells - this will include building and testing half-cell coin cells and running other electrochemical diagnostic techniques

Requirements

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire :

2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Expected Compensation

28.80 - $56.40 / 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.