Process Engineer, Crystallization Systems, Battery Minerals & Metals

at  Tesla

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What to Expect
Tesla’s Lithium Crystallization Team is looking for a highly motivated, experienced Process Engineer to join our dynamic team building novel processing facilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and/or specifying commercial processes and equipment for the production of battery grade crystallized lithium products. The position includes collaboration with R&D, Procurement, Project engineering, Construction and Operations.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives
• Perform heat and material balance calculations
• Develop process models
• Perform equipment size calculations
• Develop PFDs, stream tables, basic P&ID’s with major control loops
• Specify materials of construction
• Create detailed specifications, data sheets and other required documentation for process equipment including evaporators, crystallizers, reactors, clarifiers, thickeners, pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, agitators, filters, centrifuges, dryers, conveyors
• Review equipment quotations and proposals
• Work closely with R&D teams to obtain required process data for equipment design
• Conduct technical reviews and evaluations of equipment designs to identify areas for improvement and optimization and provide technical support and guidance throughout the installation and commissioning process

What You’ll Bring

• Self-motivated and inclusive team player with an inclusive nature and natural curiously
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, 5 to 10 years industrial experience, or equivalent
• Experience performing heat and material balance calculations using Excel, SysCAD or other process simulator software packages
• Experience commissioning or operating commercial processing systems that involve evaporation and crystallization operations
• Familiarity with equipment components of crystallization processes, such as centrifuges, heat exchangers, MVR vapor compressors, entrainment separators, agitators, filters and dryers
• Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards, such as ASME, API, and ANSI
• Willingness to travel (~25%)

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.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives
• Perform heat and material balance calculations
• Develop process models
• Perform equipment size calculations
• Develop PFDs, stream tables, basic P&ID’s with major control loops
• Specify materials of construction
• Create detailed specifications, data sheets and other required documentation for process equipment including evaporators, crystallizers, reactors, clarifiers, thickeners, pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, agitators, filters, centrifuges, dryers, conveyors
• Review equipment quotations and proposals
• Work closely with R&D teams to obtain required process data for equipment design
• Conduct technical reviews and evaluations of equipment designs to identify areas for improvement and optimization and provide technical support and guidance throughout the installation and commissioning proces