Laboratory Lead, Cell Quality Engineering

Laboratory Lead, Cell Quality Engineering Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Austin May 23, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is looking for a highly motivated lead to provide operational leadership for a Cell Quality laboratory at Gigafactory Texas. This role is responsible for effective analytical laboratory operations including supporting staffing, training, facilities management, and providing technical guidance for quality and analytical processes. This role works closely with Tesla's Design, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering teams to coordinate cross-functional activities that improve laboratory operations with the highest standards of safety, quality, and output. What You'll Do
Anticipate, comprehend, and implement laboratory operational requirements to support analysis for incoming quality and production in 24x7 cell manufacturing environment
Lab staff hiring, training, and development
Lab facilities and environmental monitoring and control
Planning, purchasing, installation, calibration, and maintenance of lab equipment
Lab safety and adherence to any state, national or international requirements
Manage a team of lab engineers with performing routine quality and failure analysis as well as extremely high priority/rapid response projects method development
Manage the development of new and innovative routine and non-routine test procedures for Cell associated materials
Monitor and drive lab improvements
Support the implementation of new quality programs and author/manage updates to lab policies and standard operating procedures What You'll Bring
Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Metallurgy, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in relevant quality or lab management positions
Proven ability to lead a strong technical team in a lab environment
Demonstrated expertise in physical and chemical analytics, method development/validation, and quality controls
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize in highly dynamic production environment
Detailed-oriented, able to work both independently and in a collaborative project-focused environment, prompt and dependable, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in data analysis/interpretation and presentation of experimental data
Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Prior experience with car manufacturing and associated materials testing is an additional advantage
Experience successfully implementing quality control systems 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