November 19, 2024

Engineering Technician, Quality & Reliability, Cell Engineering

Mid • On-site

Sparks, NV

What to Expect
Cell Quality & Field Reliability is a small and versatile team within the Cell Engineering organization. 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.
What You’ll Do
  • Support routine Cell Quality activities at Gigafactory Nevada, including: Assist in the identification and resolution of manufacturing and design issues by participating in and leading root cause analysis investigations. Support incoming quality tasks to ensure manufacturing capability and product reliability. 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. Utilize specialized lab equipment to perform detailed, thorough failure analysis procedures. Participate in audits of Tesla and supplier systems to maximize effectiveness of the team’s root cause analysis techniques, documentation, and presentations
  • Work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and research teams to conduct investigations and analyses in support of various Cell Engineering projects
  • Participate in and lead continuous improvement and training 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 preventative action, communicate, and present lessons learned to team members and cross-functional groups
What You’ll Bring
  • Strong motivation to learn advanced physical, electrochemical, and thermodynamic theory and processes as they pertain to Li-ion technology and cell failure analysis
  • Extremely detail-oriented with exceptional documentation, organization, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to quickly learn and use technological tools and proprietary applications to record, interpret, and manage data with strict accuracy
  • Hands on experience inspecting and disassembling small components
  • Knowledge of basic physics, chemistry, and electrical theory
  • Experience working in an ambiguous, dynamic, and fast-paced environment
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to lift and sort parts of up to 40 pounds as required
  • Willing to work long hours and weekends on short notice
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:

  • 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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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