Tesla · 3 months ago
Staff CAE Engineer, In House Cell Development
Fremont, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$72K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company. They are seeking a Staff CAE Engineer to define solution spaces for next-generation Tesla products, focusing on advanced simulations and multi-physics models. The role involves collaboration across engineering disciplines to optimize designs and validate analytical models.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Build frontier FEA, CFD and Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) multi-physics models to the micron-level fidelities demanded by battery cell geometries
Evolve cell mechanical designs via bi-directional collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines
Perform advanced CAE, CFD and FSI simulations to map out or enhance specific design attributes or novel manufacturing processes (such electrolyte transport and foil bending)
Drive design-for-manufacturing optimizations in CAE, CFD and FSI while maintaining compliance to product & factory requirements
Correlate and validate predictive analytical models of materials and processes to physical results
Conduct analytical optimization studies utilizing tools like DOE / DFSS techniques on components and assemblies to hit performance requirements with excellent cost and mass
Provide input in the creation of component specification, component DFMEA, and other technical design documents where analysis plays a pivotal role
Document & communicate results with timeless clarity— author concise technical summaries that distill complex physics and expand design team intuition
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of work experience and successful launch of 2+ unique products
Expert CAE knowledge in the context of developing and launching a new hardware product: Finite Element Analysis, Finite Volume Method, Fluid Structure Interaction, Smooth Particles Hydrodynamics, CFD, Micro-fluidics, Capillary Flow, Surface Tension, Applied Solid Mechanics, Material Science, Computational Numerical Methods, Optimization Tools & Techniques
Background simulating steady state and transient structural, single and multi-phase fluid flows, including micro-fluidics and capillary action in small, precision products
Experience analyzing highly coupled structure-fluid-thermal problems for electronics components and fluid flow through small spaces, porous media
Track record of independently pioneering solutions to thorny engineering problems on a deadline
Proven skill deconstructing test scenarios with logic, analytics, and root-causing correlations
Proven ability to iterate quickly in a collaborative engineering environment (automotive or similar)
Preferred
Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent experience
Experience with battery cell, battery pack, or power electronics applications is beneficial
Applied experience with LS-DYNA, ANSYS-FLUENT, STAR CCM is required (ALE and Micro-fluidics highly desirable)
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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Chief Financial Officer
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