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Process Engineer

Tesla
Sparks, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
What To Expect
Infrastructure Engineering is looking for an innovative Process Design Engineer to join our Process Utilities Design team. The Process Utilities Design team drives to create the factory of the future by bringing conceptual designs to life, producing cutting-edge detailed design of chemical and utility systems that are fully integrated with manufacturing and refining plants.

What You'll Do

  • Apply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of process engineering tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs for a wide range of systems including bulk gas storage/distribution, chemical storage and distribution, high purity water (RO/DI), cryogenics, viscous fluids, flammable fluids storage and distribution, wastewater treatment, involving unit operations such as pump and compressor systems, reverse osmosis, filtration, distillation, heat transfer fluid systems
  • Lead scope development and produce basis of design documentation supporting CAPEX estimation, OPEX projections, and vendor selection
  • Lead completion of construction drawings for permit and construction execution
  • Develop process flow diagrams (PFD), process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), 3D equipment layouts, 3D pipe layouts, and isometric fabrication drawings
  • Generate process engineering calculations and documentation, including: mass and energy balances, hydraulic analysis, thermodynamic system modeling, relief valve selection
  • Specify equipment, piping, valves, and materials of construction per applicable codes such as ASME B31.3, B31.9, API
  • Model equipment and piping in Revit or work directly with modelers to develop fabrication detail drawing packages for Construction


  • What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of experience in process design, piping design, equipment design, process improvement or operations. Experience in detailed design and issuance of fabrication drawings for systems common to high-tech industries such as semiconductor, specialty chemical, solar, battery
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure within 3 months is strongly preferred
  • Subject matter expertise in applicable codes for process system design such as OSHA requirements for hazardous systems, ASME pressure vessel and piping codes, NFPA codes such as NFPA 30 and 55, and relevant building codes
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revisto, Bluebeam, Pipe-Flo, Relief Valve Sizing Software and thermodynamic modeling
  • Fundamental approach to design with an intimate understanding for the options selected and rejected to complete the process system
  • Ability to adapt, multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment with evolving changes in design requirements


  • Benefits
    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 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


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