Engineering Technician, Process, Cell Engineering
Description For Engineering Technician, Process, Cell Engineering
Tesla, the world's leading electric vehicle and sustainable energy company, is seeking a motivated Engineering Technician to join their Battery Cell Engineering team in Palo Alto. This role is crucial for the development and advancement of Tesla's battery technology, which powers all of their innovative products.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of battery cell development, where you'll be responsible for operating and maintaining advanced electrode and cell development lines. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment alongside industry experts and talented professionals from various backgrounds, contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
As an Engineering Technician, you'll be hands-on with state-of-the-art equipment, performing critical tasks such as electrode and cell assembly, quality control, and equipment maintenance. Your role will involve detailed documentation of process parameters, analysis of build quality, and collaboration with multiple engineering teams to optimize production efficiency.
The ideal candidate should have a passion for innovative product development and data-driven decision-making. You'll need strong analytical skills to troubleshoot processing challenges and equipment issues, along with excellent attention to detail and communication abilities. Experience with battery cell manufacturing processes, including slurry mixing and cell assembly, would be advantageous but is not required.
Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay ($24.40 - $50.40/hour), medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plans, and various other benefits. The company's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and growth makes this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to contribute to groundbreaking technology development while building a rewarding career.
Working at Tesla means being part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology and sustainable energy. You'll have the chance to learn from industry experts, work with cutting-edge equipment, and make a meaningful impact on the future of transportation and energy storage. The role offers both technical challenges and opportunities for professional growth in a company that's at the forefront of multiple technological revolutions.
Responsibilities For Engineering Technician, Process, Cell Engineering
- Lead the operation of electrode and cell assembly equipment to produce and test prototype battery cells
- Document critical build process parameters and quality control metrics
- Perform equipment inspections and maintenance
- Perform build QC on electrodes and cells
- Provide feedback on SOPs and assist in writing new ones
- Diagnose cell build issues and equipment failures
- Perform minor equipment repairs and installations
Requirements For Engineering Technician, Process, Cell Engineering
- Passion for making new products and using data for quality and reliability
- Ability to analyze processing challenges and equipment fault conditions
- Careful attention to detail and clear communication skills
- Experience with slurry mixing and roll-to-roll coating/pressing/slitting (preferred)
- Experience building and testing Li-ion coin and pouch cells (preferred)
- Experience with design of experiments (preferred)
Benefits For Engineering Technician, Process, Cell Engineering
- Medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- HSA with company contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
