Process Technician, Cell Engineering

Process Technician, Cell Engineering Tesla - 3.3 Palo Alto, CA Job Details Full-time $24.40 - $65.40 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Press operation Engineering Equipment installation Routine inspections Mid-level Industrial equipment troubleshooting Manufacturing standard operating procedures Assembly Quality control documentation Physics Quality control operations Experimental design Chemistry Equipment testing Manufacturing Root cause analysis Cross-functional collaboration Machine minor repairs Prototypes Communication skills Cross-functional communication Full Job Description What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Process Technician to play a critical role in the development, operation, and maintenance of an advanced electrode and cell development line. Battery cells are the foundation of every Tesla product, requiring innovative cell architectures with cutting-edge performance and manufacturing at unprecedented volumes. This fast-paced and dynamic environment demands passion and self-motivation to push boundaries. The role involves collaboration with engineering groups across multiple disciplines, necessitating strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset. You will work alongside industry experts, recent high-aptitude graduates, and professionals at all career stages, focusing on problem-solving in both individual and collaborative settings. What You'll Do Lead the operation of electrode and cell assembly equipment to produce and test state-of-the-art prototype battery cells Document critical build process parameters and quality control metrics, performing analysis as needed Conduct regular equipment inspections before and after operation, collaborating with the equipment team to optimize overall equipment efficiency Perform quality control on electrodes and cells, including building and testing half-cell coin cells and conducting electrochemical diagnostic techniques Provide feedback on existing standard operating procedures and assist process and equipment engineering teams in developing new procedures Diagnose cell build issues and equipment failures, identifying root causes and communicating required actions between equipment and process engineering teams Perform minor equipment repairs, rebuilds, and installations, coordinating with the equipment team for major repairs What You'll Bring Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent experience Passion for creating innovative products and using data to achieve exceptional quality, reliability, and production excellence Ability to analyze processing challenges and equipment fault conditions, identify root causes, and implement reliable long-term solutions Strong attention to detail and ability to clearly communicate results and challenges to the engineering team Experience with slurry mixing, roll-to-roll coating, pressing, slitting with micron-scale precision, and cell assembly is a plus Experience building and testing Li-ion coin and pouch cells with Arbin, Neware, Biologic, or Gamry is a plus Experience with design of experiments is a plus 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 Expected Compensation $24.40 - $65.40/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. Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.