Tesla · 3 months ago
Sr. Chemical Process Engineer, Facilities
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expTesla is seeking an innovative Chemical Process Engineer to join their Process Systems Design team. The role involves creating detailed designs for chemical and utility systems and providing engineering support to resolve process bottlenecks.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
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 processing and distribution, high purity water (RO/DI), cryogenics, viscous fluids, flammable fluids, and thermal oil systems, involving unit operations such as pump and compressor systems, reverse osmosis, distillation, heat transfer fluid systems, etc
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 organization as a subject matter expect (SME), mentor other engineers
Lead scope development and produce basis of design documentation
Develop PFDs, P&IDs and 3D pipe designs, including pressure drop analysis, Aspen simulation where required, pressure relief valve calculations, and Pipe-Flo modeling
Produce specifications including equipment, piping and valve selection and sizing, material compatibility analysis, etc
Generate process engineering calculations and documentation, including: pressure drop analysis, process system modelling, relief valve selection, etc
Develop sequence of operations, control narratives, cause & effect matrices
Lead or facilities in reactive chemical process hazard evaluations and HAZOP reviews of PSM-covered and other hazardous chemical systems
Participate in on-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
Qualification
Required
Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
7+ year of experience in 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 preferred
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Nevada or the ability to obtain comity licensure within 3 months is strongly preferred
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
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, and Pipe-Flo
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
Preferred
Design experience in Revit is a big plus
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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