What to Expect

Tesla is looking for an Associate Lab Manager to support the manufacture of powertrain products at Gigafactory Nevada in Sparks.  This role includes organization of routine work, training, facilities management, and providing technical guidance for quality testing in a multi-discipline lab space. This role works closely with Operations, Manufacturing and Quality Engineering teams to provide results that maintain product yield at the highest standards of safety and quality.

What You’ll Do
Facilitate 24×7 laboratory operations for quality and engineering, including equipment maintenance, calibration, and environmental monitoring
Manage lab sample workflow, access training, and process development to ensure timely, accurate measurement, evaluation, and analytical services
Support lab safety and chemical hygiene practices, enforcing safety protocols for all team members and visitors
Supervise and provide training and technical assistance to laboratory technicians to ensure adherence to established testing procedures
Oversee a team performing routine quality testing and high-priority response projects, driving operational improvements
Utilize JIRA for tracking tests, maintaining security, and ensuring confidentiality
Develop, update, and train lab staff on standard operating procedures and test methods in alignment with quality system practices
What You’ll Bring
Degree in  Physical Science or Engineering with experience. Chemistry or Materials Science preferred or equivalent experience
Ability to manage a group of lab-technicians with diversified seniority levels
Ability to work through ambiguity
Support a cross-functional engineering team in a lab environment
Previous operation and experience with any of these equipment/techniques is a plus: SEM/EDX, DSC, XRF, metallography, Instron mechanical test systems, GCMS, OES (Spark or ICP), IC, or FT-IR
Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
24 hour support of the factory is expected

Sparks, Nevada

Full time