Tesla · 22 hours ago
Sr. Process Design Engineer, Cell Manufacturing
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTesla is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to help industrialize their cell manufacturing lines for efficient deployment at scale worldwide. The selected individual will be responsible for defining utility design and consumption for cell manufacturing, and will act as a point of contact for global utility systems.
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Responsibilities
Define hydronic (process cooling water, RO/DI Water) and process gas (N2, Compressed Air) requirements for cell manufacturing equipment (loads, connection locations and types)
Conceptual planning of future cell factory hydronic / utility gas distribution (estimate required capacity and equipment, compressors, driers, boilers)
Reviewing / designing hydronic distribution systems (heating and cooling water loops, hot oil loops, pumps, heat exchangers) from conceptual stage to installation
Basic understanding of HVAC and exhaust systems
Interface with equipment suppliers, manufacturing engineers and tool installation team through concept development, system design, detailed design, procurement, factory acceptance testing, installation and site acceptance testing
Cost / benefit analysis for localized utility systems vs. centralized systems (air compressors, blowers, etc.)
Coordinate metering of manufacturing equipment to confirm average / peak loads
Liaise with local factory engineering teams and regulatory bodies to understand local process codes and apply to manufacturing equipment design
Qualification
Required
Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience
Pipe flow modelling (AFT pipeflow, Aspen, or equivalent)
Experience with large facility infrastructure design (cell manufacturing, semiconductors, Chemical processing facility, etc.)
3D Modelling software (Revit, Navisworks, BIM360)
Dynamo experience
Excellent team and person-to-person communication skills
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Chief Financial Officer
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