Tesla Motors

Tesla's Battery Minerals & Metals group is looking for a highly motivated Thermal Process Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world's energy transition - Battery Cathode materials.. Develop schematics and detailed designs for world-scale, chemical processing facilities used to convert mining intermediates and raw materials into state-of-the-art battery precursors.. Understanding of characterization method such as XRD, FTIR, Raman Spectroscopy, Pycnometry, Porosimetry, Surface Area Measurements, Colorimetry is a plus. Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits. Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

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The Role Tesla's Battery Minerals & Metals group is looking for a highly motivated Thermal Process Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world's energy transition - Battery Cathode materials. As a process engineer in our Battery Minerals & Metals group, you will lead the development and deployment of new-to-the world chemical production processes and equipment. Responsibilities will include designing new processing facilities to produce key intermediates in the battery materials value chain. A successful team member will lead projects starting from the concept through to design, install, integration, ramp, and handover to operations teams. Responsibilities <ul><li>Work with battery materials R&D team for the introduction of novel materials and new process methods at lab-to-pilot scale.</li><li>Develop operating procedures, safety protocols, and maintenance plans for batch-to-pilot scale chemical process equipment.</li><li>Conduct pilot trials, data analysis and present work to larger teams</li><li>Support operations teams with commissioning and material quality targets on pilot and commercial scale systems.</li><li>Develop schematics and detailed designs for world-scale, chemical processing facilities used to convert mining intermediates and raw materials into state-of-the-art battery precursors.</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>1-5 years in a smelter or chemical process design or chemical production environment. Examples may include - Worked with R&D Team to develop new methods of characterization and determine process efficiency for materials processed at high temperature; Transitioning novel process chemistries into process flow diagrams and process & instrumentation diagrams, and mass-energy balances for lab/pilot/commercial facilities; Developing technical specifications and equipment datasheets for equipment RFQs.</li><li>Experience with the following industries and/or production environments - Large-scale mining or pyrometallurgy; large-scale chemical production processes; Engineering procurement and construction</li><li>Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging problems. </li><li>Experience with thermal or high temperature processing. Examples may include - Calciners, roasters, smelters, dryers, boilers, furnaces</li><li>Understanding of heat transfer fundamentals and design and optimization of heat recovery systems.</li><li>Understanding of phase transformation, sintering, high temperature reactions</li><li>Understanding of characterization method such as XRD, FTIR, Raman Spectroscopy, Pycnometry, Porosimetry, Surface Area Measurements, Colorimetry is a plus</li></ul> 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: <ul><li> Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction</li> <li> Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits</li> <li> Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution</li> <li> Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA</li> <li> Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li> <li> LGBTQ+ care concierge services</li> <li> 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits</li> <li> Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance</li> <li> Employee Assistance Program</li> <li> Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays</li> <li> Back-up childcare and parenting support resources</li> <li> Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance</li> <li> Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs</li> <li> Tesla Babies program</li> <li> Commuter benefits</li> <li> Employee discounts and perks program</li> <ul>

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