Engineering Technician, Lab Equipment, Cell Qualification

Tesla Inc

Sparks, NV

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Calibration, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Furniture Construction, Health Plan, Identify Issues, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Operations, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Lithium Battery, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operational Support, Orthodontics, Payroll Tax, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Quality Assurance Methodology, Research & Development (R&D), Schematics, Stock Purchase Plans, Test Data, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Sparks, NV
POSTED
10 days ago

This is an opportunity to work in the cell qualification and R&D group, which is responsible for testing and qualifying Tesla's next-generation Li-ion battery cells and developing new cell test methods. The Lab Maintenance Technician will join the Gigafactory Nevada Cell Characterization Lab and lead day-to-day lab maintenance operations.

  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance on various electrical and mechanical equipment and tools following established procedures and user manuals
  • Conduct hands-on electrical testing and data collection
  • Utilize PC-based programs to document maintenance schedules and tasks performed
  • Troubleshoot and resolve test equipment issues to ensure optimal uptime and accuracy
  • Collect portable test equipment for calibration and update calibration records
  • Lead and support equipment installation, test fixture and cabinet assembly, and validation
  • Support operational tasks to maintain a world-class lab environment including organizing lab benches and stock rooms, refilling fluids for chillers and humidity chambers, and tracking spare parts and consumable hardware for reordering
  • Knowledge in electrical or mechanical engineering fundamentals
  • Experience maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment such as multimeters, battery cyclers, temperature chambers, water circulation chillers, vacuum systems, and power tools
  • Ability to read and interpret complex schematics, mechanical drawings, vacuum diagrams, flow charts, OEM manuals, instructions, and tool guides
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. as required
  • High attention to detail and the ability to execute test procedures with a high level of accuracy
  • Proficient in Windows and MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication and team skills with internal customer orientation

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

About the Company

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