Lab Supervisor, Semi

Lab Supervisor, Semi Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Mar 14, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is looking for a Lab Supervisor to support the manufacture of powertrain products at Gigafactory Nevada in Sparks. This role includes organization of routine work, training, facilities management, and providing technical guidance for quality testing in a multi-discipline lab space. This role works closely with Operations, Manufacturing and Quality Engineering teams to provide results that maintain product yield at the highest standards of safety and quality. What You'll Do
Facilitate 24x7 laboratory operations for quality and engineering, including equipment maintenance, calibration, and environmental monitoring
Manage lab sample workflow, access training, and process development to ensure timely, accurate measurement, evaluation, and analytical services
Support lab safety and chemical hygiene practices, enforcing safety protocols for all team members and visitors
Supervise and provide training and technical assistance to laboratory technicians to ensure adherence to established testing procedures
Oversee a team performing routine quality testing and high-priority response projects, driving operational improvements
Develop, update, and train lab staff on standard operating procedures and test methods in alignment with quality system practices
Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams' safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations What You'll Bring
Degree in Physical Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science or equivalent experience
Ability to manage a group of lab-technicians with diversified seniority levels
Ability to work through ambiguity
Support a cross-functional engineering team in a lab environment
Previous operation and experience with any of these equipment/techniques is a plus: SEM/EDX, DSC, XRF, metallography, Instron mechanical test systems, GCMS, OES (Spark or ICP), IC, or FT-IR
Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
24 hour support of the factory is expected 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: 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