Engineering Technician, Cell Quality

The Cell Quality team is a small team within the Cell Engineering organization within R&D scope. The group conducts thorough failure analysis investigations to identify and present critical safety and reliability risks to suppliers as well as design, manufacturing, research, and safety teams. Cell Quality also supports development of new mass production cell candidates by guiding design decisions, contributing to cell supplier specification requirements, and collaborating on cell material and process development projects.

The Cell Quality Team is seeking a technician to support incoming quality testing, root cause analysis investigations, critical Li-ion cell component analysis, and data collection in both manufacturing and lab environments.

This technician is expected to both support and lead thorough failure analysis and characterization investigations from cell diagnostics and failure identification to delivering presentations to engineering teams. The person for this role must exhibit excellence in their motivation, questioning attitude, and attention to detail in order to succeed.

• Assist in the identification, elaboration, and resolution of manufacturing and design issues by leading root cause analysis investigations
• Utilize specialized lab equipment to perform thorough failure analysis procedures

• Routine lab upkeep, inventory management, and material movements

• Participate in audits of Tesla and supplier systems to maximize effectiveness of the team's root cause analysis documentation and presentations

• Manage non-conforming cell material flow and material disposition while working closely with internal and external teams to quickly identify and resolve any cell-related issues

• Work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and research teams to conduct unique analyses and investigations in support of large, high-impact Cell Engineering projects
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities within the team as well as with cross-functional teams and suppliers
• Independently and accurately collect, analyze, and interpret data to provide actionable feedback to suppliers as well as design, manufacturing, quality, and research teams
• Anticipate and identify potential problems, take preventive action, and communicate lessons learned to the team

• Strong motivation to learn and use advanced characterization and analysis techniques on various Li-ion cells and battery packs
• Hands on experience inspecting and disassembling small components
• Highly detail-oriented with exceptional documentation, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use technological tools and business system applications to manage, synthesize, and interpret data
• Strong foundational knowledge in basic engineering fundamentals
• Knowledge of basic electrical and battery theory concepts
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to lift and move parts of up to 30 pounds as required
• Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Willing to work long hours and weekends on short notice

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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