What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Modeling Engineer, Cathode Advanced Manufacturing position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What You'll Do
- Perform advanced CAE simulations to evaluate and enhance specific design attributes and manufacturing processes
- Develop and create multi-physics computational models to solve complex problems such as drying, calcination, and multiphase fluid mixing with a solid understanding of heat transfer, mass(moisture) transfer, and fluid mechanics
- Provide modeling support through the design progression and evolution with multi-disciplinary engineering teams guided by your analyses and simulations
- Conduct lab, pilot, and production experiments and tests to validate and improve the model
- Document and proactively share simulation and analysis tools and results across engineering partners
What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience
2 years of experience in research or manufacturing environments, with demonstrated expertise in CAE model development and implementation
Experience in developing and analyzing Computational Fluid Dynamics models (Ansys Fluent, Altair AcuSolve,STAR CCM , COMSOL,and/or similar CFD software)
Experience in validation of computational models with lab/pilot scale experiments
Experience creating custom numerical/analytic models from physics fundamentals
Demonstrated talent for analyzing thermal and/or multi-physics systems and conceiving design solutions to complex engineering challenges
Experience in developing and analyzing DEM (Discrete Element Method) models a plus
Experience in developing and analyzing Finite Element Analysis models (Abaqus, Ansys Mechanical, COMSOL, and/or similar FEA software) a plus
Experience in MATLAB, Python, or equivalent tools for modeling and analysis
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:
- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 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.