Material Lab Technician, Semi, Powertrain

Tesla is looking for a Laboratory Technician toassistin routine quality testing, material and chemical sample preparation, and failure analysis processes for vehicle manufacturing.The environmentutilizesmultiple testing techniques from spectroscopy to mechanical testing.

• Conduct quality and failure analysis testing in collaboration with Materials Engineers and Test Technicians in a 24/7 quality laboratory environment
• Analyze and inspect components for Technical Cleanliness in accordance with ISO 16232 standards
• Perform routine testing of Drive Unit and Battery Module materials, including visual inspections, dimensional measurements, tensile and shear strength tests, and particulate contamination analysis
• Assist senior lab staff with failure analysis investigations, including interpreting test data and generating comprehensive test reports
• Contribute to the enhancement of laboratory practices and procedures by providing actionable feedback and maintaining inventory of consumable supplies
• Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment and utilize machine shop experience and ASTM standards knowledge when applicable
• Uphold the companys mission, vision, values, and goals in all laboratory activities and professional responsibilities
• 1+ year experience working in a quality environment
• Able to work both independently and in a collaborative project-focused environment, prompt and dependable
• Comfortable working with chemicals and hazardous materials like battery cells
• Some manual tasks required like operating some heavy equipment such as a pallet jack and a band saw
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel