Mechanical Modeling Engineer, Cell Manufacturing

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What to Expect

Tesla’s 4680 team’s goal is to change the cell manufacturing industry by making the most energy dense and cost-effective battery cells in the most cutting edge, compact, and energy efficient factories in the world. Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to help industrialize our cell manufacturing lines to enable fast and efficient deployment at scale worldwide.

The individual will have a solid understanding of the complexities of fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, and thermodynamics. The candidate will ideally possess knowledge of industrial / factory HVAC system design, using this to integrate manufacturing equipment and factory systems into one cohesive package. The candidate will be the subject matter expert on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and will advise manufacturing engineers on how to optimize tool designs to meet product requirements. This ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits and make meaningful impacts in a demanding, fast-paced, and exciting environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead development activities in computational fluid dynamics modeling and analysis for cell manufacturing processes, tool design, and factory space conditioning (HVAC)
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to drive through the conceptual design, optimization, pilot test, factory acceptable test, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing tools and processes
• Develop mechanical system design concepts, utility locations, loads, and system specifications during Conceptual design / Feasibility study phase
• Review / approve factory mechanical system design (airflow diagrams, schematics, P&ID’s, etc.)
• Liaise with local factory engineering teams and regulatory bodies to understand local codes and apply to manufacturing equipment design

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s Degree or PhD in physics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of thermal and fluid modeling experience
• Solid understanding of numerical simulation techniques, CFD/FEA modeling, DOE and optimization algorithms of highly convoluted muti-physics, muti-scale systems
• Skilled with CFD software such as STAR CCM+, Fluent, Comsol, etc.
• Field experience with analytical instrument installation, troubleshooting and commissioning
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Well organized with meticulous attention to details
• Ability to thrive in an environment of ambiguity and uncertainty
• Experience with large facility infrastructure design preferred (cell manufacturing, semiconductors, chemical processing facility, etc.)

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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