Analytical Lab Technician, Cell Manufacturing

The Cell Manufacturing Analytical Lab Technician will ensure that all material, both incoming & in-process meets Tesla's quality specification requirements. This person will be responsible for conducting chemical analysis within a laboratory environment, supporting root cause analysis investigations, and managing escalations for non-conforming material. This person will work closely with Production, Development and Engineering teams to maintain outlined sample turnaround and to drive continuous improvements to the Cell Manufacturing process.

• Work with a team of Materials Scientists, Engineers, Chemists, and Technicians performing routine quality and failure analysis testing in a 24x7 cell manufacturing quality laboratory

• Perform a variety of routine testing on battery cells and associated materials following established procedures

• Lead instrument calibration, method development, and test validation (MSA, GRR, etc.) for various analytical analysis methods

• Comprehend and interpret chemical analysis data generated by various laboratory instruments, generating laboratory test reports

• Perform wet chemistry techniques, preparing calibration solutions, sample dilutions, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment as required

• Enforce 5S and workplace hygiene standards and maintain inventory of consumable supplies and chemicals

• Support the Company's mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related science, or equivalent experience

• 2+ years' experience working in a quality or chemical analysis laboratory with demonstrated expertise in physical materials analysis and associated quality controls

• Previous experience with the operation and interpretation of materials analysis equipment including Powder Rheometers, KF moisture analyzers, Particle Size Analyzers, GC- (MS/FID), ICP-OES, Acid-Base titrators, SEM-EDS, DMA, DSC, and TGA

• Detail-oriented, able to work both independently and in a collaborative project-focused environment, prompt and dependable, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excels at performing repetitive tasks where both high degrees of accuracy and precision are required

• Comfortable working with chemicals and hazardous materials in a laboratory environment

• Experience in measurement system analysis, gage calibration and statistical data analysis

• Must have command of the English language, written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands:

• Ability to climb stairs, sit and/or stand for extended periods, and safely lift up to 30 lbs.

• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods, working in both dry room & wet lab environments

• Must be able to sit or stand for up to 12 hours at a time