What To Expect
Tesla’s Materials Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated Process Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition – Battery Cathode materials.
As a process engineer in our Cell Engineering Team, you will lead the development and deployment of new-to-the world chemical production processes and equipment. A successful team member will lead projects starting from the concept through design, install, integration, ramp, and handover to operations teams.
What You'll Do
Develop operating procedures, safety protocols, and maintenance plans for large-scale chemical process equipmentSupport operations teams with achieving productivity and material quality targets on pilot and commercial scale systems Interface with equipment suppliers through concept development, system design, detailed design, procurement, installation, and acceptance testingWork closely with battery materials R&D team for the introduction of novel materials and new process methods at commercial scaleReceive and evaluate a problem statement, brainstorm and downselect solutions ensuring priority metrics (time, quality and cost) are maintained, get stakeholder buy-in, design & purchase equipment, create install instructions and lead commissioningLead Design for a section of large capital scope (>$5MM). Develop design with cross functional team (P&ID, M&EB, Line/Equipment Sizing, modelling), drive consensus followed by FRQ submissions & following project through FAT of equipment, install and commissioning. Developing and maintaining process flow diagrams, process design criteria, stream tables, and piping & instrumentation diagrams
What You'll Bring
Evidence of exceptional ability, including understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging problemsDegree or Equivalent Experience in Chemical engineering, Materials engineering, Ceramics engineering or similarExperience with either powder handling, hydrometallurgy, or chemical processingLiquid/Gas Fluid Calculations, Heat Transfer, Thermal equipment (Dryers or Kilns), Powder Mixing & Conveying, Powder loading and dosing, Solid-liquid separation equipment, Reactors, Evaporators, crystallizers1-5 years in a process design experience using the skills listed aboveParticipation in engineering projects from concept development to commissioningExperience in brownfield projects in existing plants
Benefits
Compensation and 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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