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.
- 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
- 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
- Command of the English language, both written and verbal
Essential Physical Demands:
- Stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and work in a fast-paced, noisy environment
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in varying temperatures and environments
- Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and kneel as needed
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