Sr. Chemical Process Design Engineer

What to Expect

Tesla's Factory Engineering organization is looking for a Chemical Process Design Engineer to join our Process Design team in Austin, TX. The process design team strives to create the factory of the future by bringing conceptual designs to life, producing cutting‑edge detailed designs of chemical and utility systems that are fully integrated with manufacturing processes. As a Chemical Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in our efforts to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

• Apply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of process engineering tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs for hazardous gas and chemical systems such as refrigerants, cryogenic gases, viscous fluids, corrosive fluids, reactive fluids, and flammable fluids
• Provide process engineering support to operations to help resolve process bottlenecks and other long‑standing issues
• Provide technical expertise to the engineering/design team and other groups within Tesla as a subject matter expert (SME)
• Lead front‑end and detailed process designs including the following deliverables:
• Scope development and Basis of Design document development
• PFDs, P&IDs, and 3D pipe design development, including pressure drop analysis, Aspen simulation where required, pressure relief valve calculations, and Pipe‑Flo modeling
• Sequence of Operations / Controls Narrative documents
• Participate in field construction and commissioning activities by serving as the point of contact for technical questions and real‑time issue resolution. This is not an on‑call position
• Review process design work performed by others on the Process Team to ensure every design maintains the highest level of quality, including P&'s, plan drawings, and single‑line iso's. Mentor less experienced engineers on the team
• Review and/or update master piping and equipment specifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in hazardous chemical Process Design, Process Improvement or Operations within a high‑tech industry such as semiconductor, specialty chemical, solar, battery, etc. A combination of experience with an owner operator and an EPC firm is highly desired
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas is preferred or the ability to obtain comity licensure within 6 months but is not required
• Subject matter expertise related to OSHA requirements for hazardous systems and maintenance access, ASME pressure vessel and piping codes, NFPA codes such as NFPA 30 and 55, and relevant building codes
• Ability to lead or participate in reactive chemical process hazard evaluations and HAZOP reviews of PSM‑covered and other hazardous chemical systems
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, and Pipe‑Flo. Design engineers are not required to use Revit, but Revit experience is a plus
• Ability to adapt, multi‑task and prioritize work in a fast‑paced environment with evolving changes in design requirements
• A positive, “do the impossible” attitude and ability to communicate with peers and stakeholders at all levels including piping designers, stress engineers, other engineering disciplines, customers, and executives

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