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Engineering Technician, Chemistry

Tesla Motors, Inc.
21.96 - 58.86 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)

Jun 12, 2026
What to Expect This role supports chemical analysis and organic chemistry operations by executing sample isolation, preparation, and data organization in direct collaboration with engineering teams. The position focuses on analytical workflows that enable R&D efforts across lithium-ion battery development and related chemical components. What You'll Do Contribute to efforts improving lithium-ion battery performance and chemical components of products Support data generation that feeds multiple R&D teams across the company Prepare analytical standards, serial dilutions, and unknown samples Process end-of-life li-ion cells to characterize chemical compositions Work with engineers to isolate, purify, and characterize in-house organic compounds Assist in preventative and repair operations on analytical instruments to limit downtime Maintain clean and organized workspace to guarantee data integrity What You'll Bring Excellent communication and organizational skills Experience with lab work and handling of hazardous chemical materials Experience with analytical workflows and quality control operations in a chemistry lab setting Familiarity with chemical isolation techniques such as column chromatography, distillation, sublimation, drying, lyophilization, TLC, or re-crystallization Familiarity with operating instruments such as GC-MS, NMR, Karl-Fischer titrators, HPLC-MS, ICP, IC, UV-Vis, or equivalent Basic understanding of li-ion batteries Experience in chemistry lab operations, or equivalent experience 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: 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 Expected Compensation Engineering Tech I - $21.96 - $32.94/hour Engineering Tech II - $25.92 - $38.88/hour Engineering Tech III - $30.24 - $45.36/hour Engineering Tech IV - $33.84 - $50.76/hour Engineering Tech V - $39.24 - $58.86/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. We will accept applications for this job until August 13, 2026, after which this posting will be removed.