Engineering Technician, Cell Cathode Engineering
Tesla
Engineering Technician, Cell Cathode Engineering
Job Description
Tesla is a leading innovator in the field of sustainable energy, and we're seeking a highly motivated Engineering Technician to join our team. As a key member of our materials development and evaluation team, you will play a crucial role in the development, operation, and maintenance of our advanced electrode and cell development line. Our goal is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, and we need talented individuals like you to help us achieve it. We are seeking an Engineering Technician who is passionate about making fantastic new products and using data to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and production excellence. As an Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining our electrode and cell assembly equipment, conducting testing and characterization of materials, and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement. You will work closely with our engineering teams to develop and implement new processes and procedures and will be expected to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Locations
- Fremont, California, United States
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
75,000 - 105,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- proficiency in laboratory practicesintermediate
- experience with slurry mixingintermediate
- experience with coatingintermediate
- experience with pressingintermediate
- experience with micron-scale precisionintermediate
- experience with cell assemblyintermediate
- experience with building and testing Li-ion coin and pouch cellsintermediate
- experience with Arbinintermediate
- experience with Newareintermediate
- experience with Gamryintermediate
- knowledge of design of experimentsintermediate
- analytical skillsintermediate
- electrochemical characterizationintermediate
- electrode synthesisintermediate
- assembly of lithium-ion cell prototype coin cells and pouch cellsintermediate
- data analysisintermediate
- equipment inspectionsintermediate
- build QCintermediate
- testing half-cell coin and pouch cellsintermediate
- electrochemical diagnostic techniquesintermediate
- diagnose cell build issuesintermediate
- equipment repairsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Practical experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably in a chemistry or biology lab environment, with a strong foundation in laboratory and practices (experience)
- A strong passion for delivering high-quality products and using data to drive excellence (experience)
- The ability to collaborate and take on challenges in unfamiliar areas (experience)
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes of problems and implement effective solutions (experience)
- Able and willing to lift up to 40 lbs. (experience)
- Able to pass a breathing test to be fitted for respirator (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with slurry mixing, coating, pressing, micron-scale precision and cell assembly is desirable (experience)
- Familiar with building and testing Li-ion coin and pouch cells with Arbin, Neware, and/or Gamry is a plus (experience)
- Knowledge of design of experiments is also a plus (experience)
Responsibilities
- Operating of electrode and cell assembly equipment to produce and test prototype battery cells
- Electrochemical characterization of powder materials by electrode synthesis and assembly of lithium-ion cell prototype coin cells and pouch cells
- Carefully document critical build process parameters and quality control metrics, and perform analysis as needed, including Process and manage data with the use of a data system
- Perform regular equipment inspections before and after running the equipment
- Perform build QC on all electrodes and cells; this will include building and testing half-cell coin and pouch cells and running other electrochemical diagnostic techniques
- Provide feedback on existing SOPs and assist the process and equipment engineering teams to write new SOPs
- Diagnose cell build issues and equipment failures - root cause and communicate required actions between the equipment and process engineering teams
- Perform minor equipment repairs and coordinate with equipment team for major repairs
Benefits
- general: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- general: Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- general: Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- general: Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- general: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- general: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- general: Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- general: Employee Assistance Program
- general: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- general: Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- general: Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- general: Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- general: Tesla Babies program
- general: Commuter benefits
- general: Employee discounts and perks program
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Engineering Technician, Cell Cathode Engineering
Tesla
Engineering Technician, Cell Cathode Engineering
Job Description
Tesla is a leading innovator in the field of sustainable energy, and we're seeking a highly motivated Engineering Technician to join our team. As a key member of our materials development and evaluation team, you will play a crucial role in the development, operation, and maintenance of our advanced electrode and cell development line. Our goal is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, and we need talented individuals like you to help us achieve it. We are seeking an Engineering Technician who is passionate about making fantastic new products and using data to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and production excellence. As an Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining our electrode and cell assembly equipment, conducting testing and characterization of materials, and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement. You will work closely with our engineering teams to develop and implement new processes and procedures and will be expected to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Locations
- Fremont, California, United States
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
75,000 - 105,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- proficiency in laboratory practicesintermediate
- experience with slurry mixingintermediate
- experience with coatingintermediate
- experience with pressingintermediate
- experience with micron-scale precisionintermediate
- experience with cell assemblyintermediate
- experience with building and testing Li-ion coin and pouch cellsintermediate
- experience with Arbinintermediate
- experience with Newareintermediate
- experience with Gamryintermediate
- knowledge of design of experimentsintermediate
- analytical skillsintermediate
- electrochemical characterizationintermediate
- electrode synthesisintermediate
- assembly of lithium-ion cell prototype coin cells and pouch cellsintermediate
- data analysisintermediate
- equipment inspectionsintermediate
- build QCintermediate
- testing half-cell coin and pouch cellsintermediate
- electrochemical diagnostic techniquesintermediate
- diagnose cell build issuesintermediate
- equipment repairsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Practical experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably in a chemistry or biology lab environment, with a strong foundation in laboratory and practices (experience)
- A strong passion for delivering high-quality products and using data to drive excellence (experience)
- The ability to collaborate and take on challenges in unfamiliar areas (experience)
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes of problems and implement effective solutions (experience)
- Able and willing to lift up to 40 lbs. (experience)
- Able to pass a breathing test to be fitted for respirator (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with slurry mixing, coating, pressing, micron-scale precision and cell assembly is desirable (experience)
- Familiar with building and testing Li-ion coin and pouch cells with Arbin, Neware, and/or Gamry is a plus (experience)
- Knowledge of design of experiments is also a plus (experience)
Responsibilities
- Operating of electrode and cell assembly equipment to produce and test prototype battery cells
- Electrochemical characterization of powder materials by electrode synthesis and assembly of lithium-ion cell prototype coin cells and pouch cells
- Carefully document critical build process parameters and quality control metrics, and perform analysis as needed, including Process and manage data with the use of a data system
- Perform regular equipment inspections before and after running the equipment
- Perform build QC on all electrodes and cells; this will include building and testing half-cell coin and pouch cells and running other electrochemical diagnostic techniques
- Provide feedback on existing SOPs and assist the process and equipment engineering teams to write new SOPs
- Diagnose cell build issues and equipment failures - root cause and communicate required actions between the equipment and process engineering teams
- Perform minor equipment repairs and coordinate with equipment team for major repairs
Benefits
- general: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- general: Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- general: Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- general: Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- general: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- general: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- general: Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- general: Employee Assistance Program
- general: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- general: Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- general: Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- general: Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- general: Tesla Babies program
- general: Commuter benefits
- general: Employee discounts and perks program
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