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Sr. Process Design Engineer, Cell Manufacturing

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
What to Expect

Teslaislooking for aSeniorProcessEngineer to help industrialize our cell manufacturinglinesto enable fast and efficient deploymentat scaleworldwide.Theindividualselected for this role will be the single point of contact for cellmanufacturingutility design globally,helpingdefine our toolutility consumption and connectioninterfaceswhile alsoactingas a review / approval gate for factory utility systems.

The individual willpossessa strong firstprinciplesknowledge ofprocess/ chemicalsystem design andhave an understanding ofhowvarious utilitydistributionsystems are designed andoperatein a mass scale manufacturing facility.


What You'll Do
  • Definehydronic(process cooling water,RO/DI Water)andprocess gas(N2, Compressed Air)requirementsfor cell manufacturing equipment(loads, connectionlocationsand types)

  • Conceptual planning of future cell factory hydronic / utility gas distribution (estimate required capacity and equipment, compressors, driers, boilers)

  • Reviewing /designinghydronic distribution systems (heating and cooling water loops, hot oil loops,pumps, heatexchangers)from conceptual stage to installation

  • Basic understanding of HVAC and exhaust systems

  • Interface with equipment suppliers, manufacturing engineers and tool installation teamthrough concept development, system design, detailed design, procurement,factory acceptance testing,installationandsiteacceptance testing

  • Cost / benefit analysis for localized utility systems vs. centralizedsystems(air compressors, blowers, etc.)

  • Coordinate metering ofmanufacturing equipment to confirmaverage / peakloads

  • Liaisewith local factory engineering teamsand regulatory bodiesto understand localprocesscodesand applyto manufacturing equipment design


What You'll Bring
  • Degree inProcess or ChemicalEngineeringor equivalent with 5 years of relevant experience

  • Pipe flow modelling (AFTpipeflow, Aspen, or equivalent)

  • Experience withlargefacilityinfrastructuredesign(cell manufacturing, semiconductors,Chemical processing facility, etc.)

  • 3D Modelling software (Revit, Navisworks, BIM360)

  • Dynamoexperience

  • Excellent team and person-to-person communication skills


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:

  • 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 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.

     

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