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Material Lab Technician (Night Shift)

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Sparks, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/25/2026
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
  • 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
  • Experience with microscopic evaluation using a Keyence (optical) or XRF (XRay) or SEM (Electron) is preferred
  • Experience conducting mechanical tests using an Instron is preferred

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

    Tesla 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.

     

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