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Calibration Lab Supervisor, Cell Manufacturing

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Oct 06, 2026
What to Expect
Tesla is looking for a highly motivatedCalibrationSupervisorto manage shift teams ofcalibrationtechnicians in Cell Manufacturing.TheCalibration Supervisorwilllead the GFTX Cell Calibration team that delivers comprehensive calibration services for Inspection, Measurement, and Test Equipment (IM&TE) across battery cell manufacturing.This is a floor-owning leadership role. You run the daily board, develop technicians (L1-L4), keep overdue calibrations at or below the site OKR, and takeonroutine workforthe Calibration Engineer.You work closely with theQualityOperationLabsAssociate Manager and Calibration Engineer,willstay hands-on whenassignmentswhen necessary, and build a culture of 5S, documentation, and continuous improvement.The primary objective is to maximize measurement certainty and equipment accuracy while minimizing disruption toproduction.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and support a team of calibration techniciansin testing,execution and prioritization, in partnership with the Calibration Engineer
  • Standardize lab test execution, data management, andcontinuous improvementwork to raise workflow efficiency and culture
  • Maintain the skill matrix, onboard new technicians, and coach for growth
  • Oversee IM&TE assets such as material handling, inbound/outbound shipments, vendor troubleshooting, and special off-site calibrations
  • Track lab capacity and work efficiency; support production and engineering requests
  • Employee performance daily coaching, OT control, and sign-off that L1-L2 techs can run the board without an engineer on the critical path
  • Enforce 5S, workplace hygiene, and compliance with calibration test methods and manufacturing instructions

What You'll Bring
  • Proven leadership of technical teams (calibration, service, or engineering environment)
  • Strong understanding of quality systems in high-volume manufacturing and comfortable in a lab with hazardous materials/chemicals; able to move up to 50 lbs.
  • Comfortable in a lab with hazardous materials/chemicals, able to move up to 50 lbs. and strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Continuous improvement experience (Lean / Six Sigma preferred) and excellent documentation, organization, and communication
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed to meet operational demands
  • Basic knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, control plans, and quality management systems
  • Experience standing up multi-shift coverage and a technician skill matrix

Essential Physical Demands

  • Be both capable and willing to perform all the various manual tasks involved with lab work, such as safely moving heavy objects, moving large pallets with a pallet jack, handling incoming materials, etc.
  • Must be able to walk multiple flights of stairs and will need tolift upto 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
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
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