Tesla
Lab Technician, Cathode Lab
Tesla, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Tesla is looking to hire a Quality Control Technician with experience of working in analytical lab. This candidate will be a core member of Cathode Quality team that is focused on the testing and evaluation of Cathode materials to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. In support of this 24/7 operation, you will be required to work on DuPont scheduled shift, and working shift is expected.
Responsibilities
Mainly focused on Cathode active materials and its raw materials inspection, testing and release from the QC lab Drive the safety motto of the QC lab with zero spill, full EHS compliance and zero LTI mindset Plan, procure, organize, and run test equipment by following SOP and 5S principles Conduct chemical, Physical, and Electrochemical Characterization of the materials using different analytical techniques such as SEM, ICP-OES, Tap Density, PSA, XRD, coin cell etc. Document data in the quality database while ensuring high accuracy and precision of the reported data Bring new ideas to increase productivity, reduce cost and minimize waste Support team members for in-house troubleshooting of QC lab equipment Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent experience 1 - 2 years of hands-on and analytical (university or commercial) experience related to: metallurgy, inorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, or materials science Competency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience of using advanced analytical techniques common to materials characterization Must be able to demonstrate meticulous organizational, data management and communication skills Must have a strong sense of safety and be able to work independently or with others 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) 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
Responsibilities
Mainly focused on Cathode active materials and its raw materials inspection, testing and release from the QC lab Drive the safety motto of the QC lab with zero spill, full EHS compliance and zero LTI mindset Plan, procure, organize, and run test equipment by following SOP and 5S principles Conduct chemical, Physical, and Electrochemical Characterization of the materials using different analytical techniques such as SEM, ICP-OES, Tap Density, PSA, XRD, coin cell etc. Document data in the quality database while ensuring high accuracy and precision of the reported data Bring new ideas to increase productivity, reduce cost and minimize waste Support team members for in-house troubleshooting of QC lab equipment Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent experience 1 - 2 years of hands-on and analytical (university or commercial) experience related to: metallurgy, inorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, or materials science Competency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience of using advanced analytical techniques common to materials characterization Must be able to demonstrate meticulous organizational, data management and communication skills Must have a strong sense of safety and be able to work independently or with others 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) 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