Chemical Process Engineer

2 weeks ago


Sparks, Nevada, United States Tesla Full time
Job Title: Chemical Operator, Battery Minerals

The path from mine to active battery materials is one of the greatest chemical engineering challenges of our time. This position will focus on the development and scale-up of several processes designed to increase the speed, efficiency, and environmental performance of battery material manufacturing.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform safe chemical process equipment and instrumentation troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Own maintenance log/preventative maintenance list for all pilot equipment.
  • Ensure operations area is kept maintained in terms of material storage, and cleanliness. Adhere to company policies of safety and conduct.
  • Maintain spare parts list and ensure all equipment/tooling is prepared to perform maintenance. Assist in design, purchase, and commissioning new equipment.
  • Assist Engineers and other Technicians to run chemical processes such as filtration, evaporation, and crystallization.
  • Work to identify and optimize process conditions as well as evaluate new process equipment.
  • Document procedures, key observations and record experimental data.
Requirements:
  • 8+ years of experience operating safely in hands-on pilot operation, or equipment maintenance environment.
  • Experience of high temperature, solid handling process and operation is a plus.
  • Experience in tube fitting, piping fabrication and/or assembly is a plus.
  • Experience with hand and power tools is a plus.
  • Experience with lock out, tag out (LOTO), reviewing equipment drawings, PFDs or P&IDs is a plus.
  • Basic knowledge of inorganic chemistry, pH and reaction stoichiometry a plus.
  • Climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits and Compensation:

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).
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services.
  • 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.


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