Engineering Technician - Cell Materials

What to Expect

Cell Materials Engineering group is looking for several highly motivated process technicians with hands-on pilot operating, or equipment maintenance experience. The successful candidate will be key team member focusing on daily laboratory/pilot operation to support various aspects of advanced chemical process development.

What You’ll Do

• Assist engineers and other process technician to run mineral processing and wet chemical processes including but not limited to crushing, milling, sieving, sintering / calcination, reaction, filtration, ion-exchange, adsorption/desorption, and crystallization 
• Perform instruments maintenance/repair and troubleshooting, common chemical waste handling
• Document all procedure, reagents, key observation and key experimental record data
• Troubleshoot and keep maintenance log of all lab equipment
• Assist in design, built, commission new laboratory setup 
• Assist in data analysis and compiling
• Work to identify and optimize process conditions as well as evaluate new reagent/material, process technology and equipment
• Adhere to company policies of safety and conduct

What You’ll Bring

• B.S. in chemical, material, and related engineering area, and/or demonstrated equivalence in work experience associated with the role
• Experience of working in chemical/material lab/pilot, engineering, or R&Denvironment
• Experience of hands-on experience on maintaining/repair/troubleshooting pilot equipment
• Team collaboration and results delivery on schedule
• Excellent documentation and written communication; proficient using Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of analytical tests, such as ICP, titration, XRD, SEM, TGA, and their data analysis a plus
• Experience of execute and design-controlled experiments including DOE a plus
• Basic knowledge of chemistry, pH and reaction stoichiometry a plus 
• Creative approach to problem solving, with willingness to learn and try new things
• Familiar with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 50 lbs.

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

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