Process Optimization, Lithium Refinery

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Jul 29, 2025
What to Expect As Tesla continues to vertically integrate our operations,Tesla's Refinery Infrastructure group is looking for a highly motivatedProcess and ModelingEngineer 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 willwork closely with the process development and design teams to deploy first-of-a-kindchemical production processes and equipment, designingnew processing facilities to producehigh purity battery materials, supportingprojects from concept through design, install, integration, ramp, and handover to theoperationsteam. 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 teamsas needed toachieveproductivity 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+ yearsas a process/controls engineer in achemicalprocess design orproduction 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 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) 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