Materials Test Technician, Cybercab, Quality

As a member of Tesla's Quality Operations team at GFTX, you will support materials-level testing activities and failure analyses. This hands-on position is based in Austin, Texas, within the Materials & Joints Lab.

• Perform a wide variety of hands-on tests on metals (steel and aluminum), plastics, coatings, adhesives, and joints using mechanical, environmental, and characterization methods
• Execute mechanical testing including sample/test preparation, torque, tensile (Instron), compression, shear, hardness, and related evaluations
• Conduct environmental testing such as thermal cycling, humidity exposure, chemical compatibility, thermal shock, and similar assessments
• Carry out material characterization including metallurgy (preparation, etching), optical microscopy, SEM-EDS, X-Ray CT, XRF, OES, DSC, TGA, FTIR, rheometry, flow characteristics, and chemistry analysis
• Independently complete tests with high accuracy, analyze/categorize results, and prepare detailed reports for review and approval
• Support lab asset management by maintaining, calibrating, and servicing equipment; contribute to test methodology development and standardization
• Assist engineering teams with process validations, root-cause failure analyses, and procurement/installation of new lab equipment

• At least 2 years of related hands-on lab or testing experience preferred; strong ability and eagerness to learn and apply new techniques is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills highly preferred
• Prior experience working with vendors and external testing laboratories
• Knowledge of and experience handling hazardous materials, with a demonstrated commitment to promoting health, safety, and best practices team-wide
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build effective working relationships
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity and conduct
• Basic understanding of electric vehicle (EV)-related materials and joints, including applicable test standards, plus working knowledge and a track record of conformance to ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation requirements

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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