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The candidate will also be expected to execute the design of experiments to gather relevant data to guide scale up design, inform process parameter tolerances, improve material performance, and reduce production costs.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nApply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of process engineering tools to solve technical problems from unit operations (mixing, dosing, milling, drying, calcination, etc.) and create novel detailed designs to address root cause of issue\nDesign, build, procure and commission lab/pilot scale unit operate equipment\nEstablish R&D programs, pilot trial, test plan with 3rd party, and transfer process knowledge of high-intensity unit operations so that they may be scaled safely and effectively\nIdentify and evaluate emerging technologies to drive innovation and enhance process capabilities through future phases\nSupport safe day-to-day operation, including facility/utility improvement projects\nUtilize lab and pilot data to guide commercial plan design\nProvide engineering support to manufacturing teams to help resolve process bottlenecks and other long-standing issues\n\nWhat You'll Bring\nDegree or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field\nMechnical engineering trained and experience in chemical/material industrial is highly desired\nExperience with solid powder processing, like lithium-ion battery cathode materials\n2-4+ years of experience in process development, pilot and scale up\nStrong equipment design, troubleshooting and hand-on skills\nPast experience in one or more unit operations: mixing, dosing, milling, drying, calcination\nExcellent data analysis and technical presentation abilities\nA positive, “do the impossible” attitude and ability to communicate with peers and stakeholders at all levels and engineering disciplines\nAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment\n\nCompensation and Benefits\nBenefits\nAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:\nMedical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction\nFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits\nDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution\nCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA\nHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\n401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits\nCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D\nShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)\nEmployee Assistance Program\nSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays\nBack-up childcare and parenting support resources\nVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance\nWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs\nTesla Babies program\nCommuter benefits\nEmployee discounts and perks program\n\nTesla 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.\n\nTesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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