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Material Lab Technician, Semi, Powertrain

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Aug 12, 2025
What to Expect
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.

What You'll Do
  • 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 company's mission, vision, values, and goals in all laboratory activities and professional responsibilities

What You'll Bring
  • 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

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)
  • 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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