Lab Supervisor, Semi

Tesla is looking for a Lab Supervisor 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.

• Facilitate 24x7 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
• Develop, update, and train lab staff on standard operating procedures and test methods in alignment with quality system practices
• Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams' safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations

• Degree in Physical Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science 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

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