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Success in this role requires material synthesis knowledge and strong hands-on lab operation skills.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nLead the DOE implementation on the floor, ensure day-to-day process operation is safe, organized, and efficient, including assembling production plans, sample collection strategies, analytical request list and report-out\nInterpret analytical data, perform process data analysis and prepare technical presentations\nTranslate process learnings to meaningful results by technical report which affiliated teams may be use as a design basis\nDirect technicians and operators and work closely with the senior engineers for process recipe and condition rapidly optimization\nLead on lab equipment selection, assessment, design, built, commission\nTroubleshoot the instruments, develop SOP, arrange regular maintenance, built the parts list and train operators/technicians\n\nWhat You'll Bring\nDegree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry or equivalent experience\nExperience of working in the lab and R&D environment\nWilling to hand-on operate lab & pilot experiment with PPE for majority of working time\nExcellent communication and team collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to team members including technician, senior engineer and management\nEvidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of materials engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems\nExperience with material characterization methods on chemical, physical and electrochemical properties\nKnowledge of cathode material and inorganic material synthesis is a plus\nExperience with lab-scale unit operation for material synthesis, including mixing, milling, drying, high temperature calcination, filtration\nAbility to work in challenging working conditions including limited resource, aggressive timeline and dynamic design goals\n\nCompensation and Benefits\nBenefits\nAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:\nAetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction\nFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits\nDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution\nCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA\nHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\n401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits\nCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance\nEmployee Assistance Program\nSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays\nBack-up childcare and parenting support resources\nVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance\nWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs\nTesla Babies program\nCommuter benefits\nEmployee discounts and perks program\n\nTesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.\n\nTesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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The team is looking for a highly motivated individual with material background to join the lab team. As a material engineer, you will work closely with senior engineers and technicians to develop/optimize material recipes and synthesis steps. Success in this role requires material synthesis knowledge and strong hands-on lab operation skills.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nLead the DOE implementation on the floor, ensure day-to-day process operation is safe, organized, and efficient, including assembling production plans, sample collection strategies, analytical request list and report-out\nInterpret analytical data, perform process data analysis and prepare technical presentations\nTranslate process learnings to meaningful results by technical report which affiliated teams may be use as a design basis\nDirect technicians and operators and work closely with the senior engineers for process recipe and condition rapidly optimization\nLead on lab equipment selection, assessment, design, built, commission\nTroubleshoot the instruments, develop SOP, arrange regular maintenance, built the parts list and train operators/technicians\n\nWhat You'll Bring\nDegree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry or equivalent experience\nExperience of working in the lab and R&D environment\nWilling to hand-on operate lab & pilot experiment with PPE for majority of working time\nExcellent communication and team collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to team members including technician, senior engineer and management\nEvidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of materials engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems\nExperience with material characterization methods on chemical, physical and electrochemical properties\nKnowledge of cathode material and inorganic material synthesis is a plus\nExperience with lab-scale unit operation for material synthesis, including mixing, milling, drying, high temperature calcination, filtration\nAbility to work in challenging working conditions including limited resource, aggressive timeline and dynamic design goals\n\nCompensation and Benefits\nBenefits\nAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:\nAetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction\nFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits\nDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution\nCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA\nHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\n401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits\nCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance\nEmployee Assistance Program\nSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays\nBack-up childcare and parenting support resources\nVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance\nWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs\nTesla Babies program\nCommuter benefits\nEmployee discounts and perks program\n\nTesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. 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