Engineering Technical, Battery Metals & Materials

Scaling the production of battery materials, theirprecursorsandclosing the loop with recyclingencompass someof the greatestengineeringchallenges of our time.Tesla'sBattery Metals andMaterialsgroup is looking for ahighly motivatedtechnicianto acceleratethe transition to renewable energy.

This position will focus on the development and scale-up of several processes designed to increase the speed, efficiency, and environmental performance of battery material manufacture. Candidates will be the primary technical contact for one or more processing steps and unit operations byassistingin the day-to-day operation ofintegrated, lab/pilot facility.

• Comply withcompany regulations and policies while promoting a strong safety culture in the lab

• Collaborate with EHS on compliance, waste management, MOC, and chemical hygiene activities

• Establish R&D programs, test plans, andtransferringprocess knowledge of high-intensity unit operations so that they may be scaled safely and effectively

• Design, build,procureand commission lab/pilot scale unit operating systems

• Perform experimental data analysis and prepare technical presentations

• Translate process learnings to meaningful results which affiliated teams may beuseas a design basis

• Collaborate with R&D, drafting, and mechanical teams to ensure unit design and process conditions meet production and material quality targets

• Ensure day-to-day process operation is safe, organized, and efficient, including assembling production plans, data collection strategies and report-out

• Participate andassistin design and scale-up by documenting process learnings

• Support equipmentselection, factory-acceptance-trials, and commissioning of larger facilities

• Quantifiablelabanalyticalexperience

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry or a related field, or equivalent experience
  

• At least two (2) years of hands-on research (university or commercial) experience in disciplines related to metallurgy or inorganic chemistry or materials science or chemical engineeringor similar

• Wet chemistry treatment includes elevated temperature and pressure autoclave leaching, high pressure, and atmospheric reactor, physicochemical precipitation, clarification, filtration

• Hands-on experience with building process skids, agitated tanks, pumps, piping etc.

• Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals anddemonstratedability toleveragethis understanding to solve challenging technical problems

• The successful candidate will have experience in lab or pilot operations where they have not onlyoperatedthe unit but candemonstratethe successful implementation of process or equipment improvement

• Detailoriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills

Essential Physical Demands:

• Stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a fast-paced, noisy environment
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in varying temperatures and environments
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and kneel as needed
  

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