Engineering Technician, Chemistry Tesla Motors, Inc. 21.96
86 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Colorado, Louisville Jun 12, 2026
What to Expect
This role supports chemical analysis and organic chemistry operations by executing sample isolation, preparation, and data organization in direct collaboration with engineering teams. The position focuses on analytical workflows that enable R D efforts across lithium-ion battery development and related chemical components. What You'll Do
Contribute to efforts improving lithium-ion battery performance and chemical components of products
Support data generation that feeds multiple R D teams across the company
Prepare analytical standards, serial dilutions, and unknown samples
Process end-of-life li-ion cells to characterize chemical compositions
Work with engineers to isolate, purify, and characterize in-house organic compounds
Assist in preventative and repair operations on analytical instruments to limit downtime
Maintain clean and organized workspace to guarantee data integrity What You'll Bring
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience with lab work and handling of hazardous chemical materials
Experience with analytical workflows and quality control operations in a chemistry lab setting
Familiarity with chemical isolation techniques such as column chromatography, distillation, sublimation, drying, lyophilization, TLC, or re-crystallization
Familiarity with operating instruments such as GC-MS, NMR, Karl-Fischer titrators, HPLC-MS, ICP, IC, UV-Vis, or equivalent
Basic understanding of li-ion batteries
Experience in chemistry lab operations, or equivalent experience 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
Engineering Tech I
- $21.96
- $32.94/hour
Engineering Tech II
- $25.92
- $38.88/hour
Engineering Tech III
- $30.24
- $45.36/hour
Engineering Tech IV
- $33.84
- $50.76/hour
Engineering Tech V
- $39.24
- $58.
86/hour
+ cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels 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. We will accept applications for this job until August 13, 2026, after which this posting will be removed.
