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Gigafactory Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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Partner with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to design solutions supporting pilot line and gigafactory-scale production. * Lead or support end-to-end testing (unit, integration, UAT ...

Senior Electrode Process Engineer

Hayward, CA · On-site

$119K - $154K/yr

The Senior Electrode Process Engineer plays a central role in validating processes at current scale and defining the pathway to gigafactory-level production, ensuring that what works in the lab or ...

Senior Electrode Process Engineer

Hayward, CA · On-site

$119K - $154K/yr

The Senior Electrode Process Engineer plays a central role in validating processes at current scale and defining the pathway to gigafactory-level production, ensuring that what works in the lab or ...

Manufacturing Engineer II-Sparks, Nevada

Reno, NV · On-site

$73K - $94K/yr

With superior battery designs and the fastest manufacturing lines in the world, Panasonic is producing millions of batteries per day at the Gigafactory to support Tesla's electric vehicle and energy ...

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How much do gigafactory jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for gigafactory in California is $19.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $20.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Gigafactory?

A Gigafactory is a large-scale manufacturing facility designed to produce batteries, electric vehicles, or related components at a massive scale. Originally coined by Tesla, the term typically refers to factories that focus on the production of lithium-ion batteries for electric cars and energy storage solutions. These factories are essential for meeting growing demand for clean energy and sustainable transportation by enabling high-volume, cost-effective production. Gigafactories often incorporate advanced automation, renewable energy sources, and innovative manufacturing processes to reduce costs and environmental impact.

What are some common challenges employees face when working at a Gigafactory, and how are they addressed?

Working at a Gigafactory often involves fast-paced production environments and rapidly evolving technology, which can be challenging for new employees. Common challenges include adapting to shift work, maintaining strict safety standards, and meeting high production targets. To support employees, Gigafactories typically provide comprehensive training, clear safety protocols, and opportunities for cross-functional collaboration. Additionally, many Gigafactories offer career advancement programs and regular feedback to help team members grow and succeed in their roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Gigafactory Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Gigafactory Technician, you need a background in manufacturing, mechanical or electrical engineering, and hands-on technical expertise, often supported by a relevant associate's degree or technical certification. Familiarity with automated production equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and manufacturing execution systems (MES) is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure efficient production, high-quality output, and smooth operation within fast-paced, technology-driven factory environments.

What is the difference between Gigafactory vs Battery Technician?

AspectGigafactoryBattery Technician
Required CredentialsEngineering degrees, manufacturing certificationsTechnical certifications, electrical or mechanical training
Work EnvironmentLarge-scale manufacturing facility, assembly linesMaintenance and repair workshops, production lines
Employer & IndustryAutomotive, renewable energy, battery manufacturingBattery manufacturing plants, electronics companies

While a Gigafactory is a large-scale manufacturing facility producing batteries or electric vehicle components, a Battery Technician is a skilled worker responsible for maintaining, repairing, and testing batteries within such facilities. The roles are interconnected, with technicians supporting the operations within a Gigafactory, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

Infographic showing various Gigafactory job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 62% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 37% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,988 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Technician I Assembly Nights, D-Shift (7PM-7AM)-Sparks, Nevada

Reno, NV

Panasonic
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$17.50 - $22/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Overview
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Technician I? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PENA team today!
Responsibilities
Job Title:
Technician I
Shift:
D Shift
Department:
Maintenance
Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Technician maintains the production machinery in proper operating order through preventative maintenance and has demonstrated knowledge up to 10% of SOPs within a specific manufacturing process. This role will be exposed to troubleshooting, repair, and improvement activities. Will also be required to perform the functions of an operator.
Essential Duties:
  • Check settings, gauge readings, and sensors regularly to keep machines operating at proper specifications
  • Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines according to documented requirements
  • Make continuing visual and audible observations of the machines to detect any abnormalities
  • Tighten bolts and inspects belts and chains for wear and tear for proper tensions
  • Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities such as periodic cleaning and lubrication of machines, change oil and swap out parts
  • Restore machines to correct operating functions
  • Make the needed mechanical and pneumatic adjustments
  • Ability to recover all error codes
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
  • Report faulty operations and defective material to proper supervision
  • Support modifications to the machines and overall process to help increase the efficiency and production of the department
  • Partner with operators on how to complete cleaning tasks, minor repairs and adjustments to the machines
  • Maintain complete and accurate records of all work done on the equipment and machines

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:
  • To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Education:
  • Basic/Required: Some high school education
  • Preferred: High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development) or equivalent

Essential Qualifications:
  • Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of production or manufacturing experience
  • Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, including, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Resilient and self-motivated
  • Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Preferred License(s):
  • None

Preferred Certification(s):
  • None

Physical Demands:
Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)
  • Sit: 20%
  • Walk: 20%
  • Stand: 50%
  • Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)
  • Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
  • Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
  • Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent
  • Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent

About Us:
Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is collaborating with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic's role at the Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Over the past few years, the Gigafactory has grown to the largest lithium-ion battery factory in the world. Together with our partner Tesla, we continue to revolutionize the lithium-ion battery space and accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy and transportation.
Our mission at PENA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by producing the world's safest, high quality, and lowest cost batteries. Through this effort we will create a clean energy society and our products will change society's use of and perceptions of electric power.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
Supplemental Information:
Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.
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