Engineering Technician, Abuse Test & Engineering

What to Expect
Battery Cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance that are thoroughly tested and validated to be as safe as possible before making it to the customer. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works with engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. We look for anyone with an exceptional ability to solve problems in both individual and team settings.
What You’ll Do

• Utilize specialized equipment to test and validate cells, modules, battery packs and related components under electrical, mechanical and thermal stresses
• Perform complex destructive testing and gather data from a variety of sensors
• Perform teardown inspection post-testing and gather data to be used for further analysis
• Maintain test equipment and data collection tools
• Perform periodic maintenance, calibration, and repairs
• Troubleshoot data acquisition systems and sensors
• Collaborate with other teams on sample build, preparation, and instrumentation
• Follow and edit standard operating procedures

What You’ll Bring

• High awareness of safety hazards, procedures, and best practices
• Experience with a variety of hand and power tools
• Ability to learn new test procedures and software
• Working knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Eager to learn, independently motivated, and proactive