Mechanical Design Engineer, Cathode Powder Handling

Tesla's Materials Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world's energy transition - Battery Cathode Materials. This includes the development and scale-up of novel, high-energy and low-cost cathode materials and the development of first-of-a-kind processes that shorten the path from mine to battery cell.
As part of the Cathode Mechanical Design team, you will lead the development and deployment of new powder handling processes and equipment (feeding, mixing, blending, conveyance), and design new processing facilities to produce high purity battery materials, leading projects from concept through design, install, integration, ramp up and commissioning, and handover to the Operations team.

Responsibilities

• Interface with equipment and component suppliers through concept development, system design, detailed design, procurement, installation, and acceptance testing
• Create complete, organized, detailed scope of work packages, leading projects from concept through detailed design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
• Supervise installation and construction of piping and process equipment in accordance with design documents, specifications, and applicable codes
• Thoroughly learn and understand existing processes and equipment to address ongoing technical challenges and identify step-change improvement opportunities, including blank-slate concepts
• Design, develop, and implement equipment modifications, improvements, and next generation tools from proof of concept through to full scale production
• Support operations teams with achieving productivity and material quality targets on pilot and commercial scale systems
• Lead mechanical troubleshooting activities for equipment and system commissioning in the field

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of industrial design experience or equivalent experience
• Proven strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to equipment design and process development for high volume manufacturing
• Knowledge of applicable fixed and rotating equipment engineering codes and standards and their application (ASME, API, ANSI, PIP)
• Experience using 3D CAD design software (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor preferred), with ability to perform basic FEA for design validation
• Proven hands-on experience with prototyping and custom fabrication using CNC, lathe, mill, 3D printing, waterjet, etc.
• Experience reading fabrication drawings, equipment drawings, piping isometrics, and P&IDs
• Experience flying and reviewing models in Navisworks

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

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