Winding Engineering Technician, Cell Prototype Engineering, In House Cell Engineering

Winding is a key battery manufacturing process for building cells. Tesla's Cell Engineering team at San Diego is looking for a cell Winder Engineering Technician to support cell prototype builds, quality assurance, and cell component testing. Additionally, support equipment installation and SOP development, as well as participate in cell assembly troubleshooting and failure root cause analysis. Join us and make contributions to the future of Tesla battery technologies.

• Set up, operate, and maintain winders (specifically KOEM winders)
• Make changes at the machine to enable various jellyroll configurations
• Satisfy prototype build output, debugging machine and material issues to hold schedule
• Master winder fundamentals and limitations (eg. machine hardware, process parameters, achievable tolerances)
• Understand cell and jellyroll technical requirements and specifications, including alignment of anode, cathode, separators, and other novel parts
• Interpret engineering drawing prints and determine winder adjustments needed to accomplish evolving targets
• Generate reports from collected data
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams
• Minimum 2-3 years hands-on experience with jellyroll winding or equivalent
• Competence in Office365, especially Microsoft Excel
• Keen eye for detail and catching abnormalities through observations
• Discipline to accurately capture and record critical data throughout cell assembly process
• Mastery of in-process inspection tools: micrometers, calipers, multimeters
• Motivation to learn new skills, including advanced characterization and analysis techniques used to verify quality (eg. microscopes and X-ray)\
• Creative and independent thinker with solid communication and organization ability
• Proactive, hard-working teammate who tackles tasks properly and without supervision
• Physical requirements, such as lifting items up to 25 pounds, standing for long shifts, and dry room/PPE such as the capability to wear a respirator are required
• Degree in Science, Engineering, or another technical field, or equivalent experience a plus

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

Expected Compensation

$23.18 - $47.88/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.