Process Optimization, Lithium Refinery

Join to apply for the Process Optimization, Lithium Refinery role at Tesla Join to apply for the Process Optimization, Lithium Refinery role at Tesla What To Expect As Tesla continues to vertically integrate our operations, Tesla’s Refinery Infrastructure group is looking for a highly motivated Process and Modeling Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition – expanding production of cathode materials and cathode raw material refining systems. As a Process and Modeling Engineer, you will work closely with the process development and design teams to deploy first-of-a-kind chemical production processes and equipment, designing new processing facilities to produce high purity battery materials, supporting projects from concept through design, install, integration, ramp, and handover to the operations team. What You'll Do Work closely with the process design and operations teams to develop dynamic simulations of process equipment and production facilities Work closely with process engineers and use simulation results to inform equipment design Support operations teams as needed to achieve productivity and material quality targets on pilot and commercial scale systems Develop simulations to test control logic using a digital twin concept Develop and rollout the Graphic model with operators and training team Benchmark the models against real-time plant data Develop quality control and product tracking applications to support production What You'll Bring Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems 3+ years as a process/controls engineer in a chemical process design or production environment 3+ years track record of dynamic simulation engineer Demonstrated experience supporting a running production facility Experience with P&IDs, I/O lists, and other process design documentation Working knowledge of AspenPlus, HYSYS 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: 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) 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 Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tesla by 2x Get notified about new Process Specialist jobs in Austin, TX . Business Process Reengineering Specialist Process Development and Scale Up Engineer Austin, TX $46,988.00-$102,000.00 4 days ago Global Process Manager, Compliance, Sanctions Operations Austin, TX $107,000.00-$153,000.00 2 days ago Austin, TX $110,000.00-$140,000.00 4 weeks ago Process Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics Austin, TX $45,000.00-$55,000.00 4 days ago Austin, TX $45,000.00-$85,000.00 11 hours ago Austin, TX $100,000.00-$160,000.00 1 week ago Process Control Engineer, Cathode Manufacturing Senior Process Engineer/Manager - Leading thermoelectric tech! Austin, TX $110,000.00-$170,000.00 3 weeks ago Water/Wastewater Treatment Process Engineer Austin, TX $65,800.00-$135,400.00 3 days ago Austin, TX $5,098.66-$6,701.75 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr