Battery Engineering Technician
Description For Battery Engineering Technician
Tesla is seeking a Battery Engineering Technician to join their innovative team in developing next-generation battery technology for electric vehicles. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable transportation technology with one of the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturers.
The position involves hands-on work with cutting-edge battery technology, where you'll be responsible for designing, building, and testing engineering prototypes for future Tesla products. You'll work in a dynamic environment that requires both technical expertise and practical skills, from operating sophisticated lab equipment to maintaining safety standards in the laboratory.
As a Battery Engineering Technician, you'll collaborate with multiple engineering teams, contributing to the development and enhancement of Tesla's battery products. The role requires a strong foundation in electronics, mechanical fabrication, and basic engineering principles. You'll work with state-of-the-art equipment including laser welders, dispensing gantries, and various testing instruments.
The ideal candidate will bring practical experience in automotive or electronics engineering, combined with proficiency in standard electronics lab tools and mechanical fabrication. This position offers excellent growth opportunities within Tesla's expanding global operations, including the chance to support product launches at international facilities.
Tesla provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive hourly compensation ranging from $28.80 to $56.40 per hour, plus cash and stock awards. The company offers extensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 payroll deduction options, 401(k) with employer match, and various family-support benefits.
This role represents an excellent opportunity to join a company at the forefront of sustainable technology innovation, working on products that are literally changing the world. You'll be part of a team that values creativity, problem-solving, and continuous learning, while contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Responsibilities For Battery Engineering Technician
- Design, build, and test engineering prototypes of new batteries for future Tesla products
- Develop and execute test setups for product validation testing
- Collaborate with engineering staff to enhance current battery products
- Operate and maintain production-representative assembly equipment
- Maintain and calibrate cutting-edge lab instruments
- Provide meticulous documentation during builds, tests, and inspections
- Ensure a safe and organized lab environment
- Travel to support product launches at global factories
Requirements For Battery Engineering Technician
- Extensive practical experience as an automotive/electronics engineering technician
- Proficiency in standard electronics lab tools
- Mechanical fabrication skills and knowledge of hand and power tools
- Understanding of basic electricity, physics, and engineering fundamentals
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Self-directed with excellent communication and documentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to lift 45lbs
- Experience working with hazardous chemicals
- Associates or Technical Degree desired (not required)
- Machine shop and fabrication skills desired (not required)
Benefits For Battery Engineering Technician
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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