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Lab Operations Technician, Failure Analysis

Tesla Motors, Inc.
24.40 - 56.40 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jan 08, 2026
What to Expect
The Failure Analysis Team's mission is todetermineroot cause and contributing factors to improve Tesla's products in collaboration with a large cross-section of other engineering teams. Engineers and Technicians on the team who you will be supporting withare responsible fora wide variety of Vehicle and Energy systems including the existing fleet and new products under development. This is a medium-visibility, individual contributor role that requires hands-on failureanalysis oflab consumables, tools, and some support with lab equipment.

What You'll Do
  • Enforce OSHA, CLIA, CAP standards collaborating with our EHS team; maintainingPPE/safety equipment(eyewash)
  • Support ordering, receiving, stocking supplies/chemicals; tracking assets
  • Support/work with equipment maintenance technician operating,maintaining, calibrating instruments (microscopes, lasers, automated counters); troubleshooting issues
  • Data entry/reporting, ensuring smooth daily operations, and supporting testing analysis
  • Coordinatewith research teams,support/tracklab layouts, and provideadministrative support

What You'll Bring
  • Someexperience with lab equipment, data systems, safety protocols, and specificregulatory knowledge (CLIA, GMP)

  • Communication, problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork, organization, leadership


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
    $24.40 - $56.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

    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.

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