Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to join their Refining Technology Team, responsible for implementing production processes at an unprecedented scale. The role involves designing processes, optimizing equipment, and ensuring operational readiness to enable abundant clean energy production.

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of relevant industry experience, particularly in process design or production engineering
• Hands-on experience at a large-scale chemical operating plant, refinery, or manufacturing site
• Experience with chemical reactor and/or multi-phase separation unit operations or design
• Proven experience conducting technoeconomic evaluations and utilizing project management tools
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, solve, and clearly communicate complex technical problems
• Preferred: Experience with fluid bed reactors, chemical vapor deposition, multi-stage distillation, absorption, electrolysis, cryogenic or cold temperature unit operations
• Comfortable traveling up to 50% of the time, including international travel

• Accountable for the process design and key equipment, ensuring that the process and equipment can safely and reliably demonstrate rate, quality, and stability
• Perform technoeconomic trade-offs and present business case justifications for process design, technology, and equipment selection
• Define process design criteria, review and approve calculations and designs, size and specify equipment
• Lead for vendor selection and management, including generating RFP packages and conducting vendor evaluations
• Interface with technology and equipment suppliers, detailed engineering team, and construction team to innovate and optimize processes
• Ensure timely and quality completion of project deliverables, including review and approval for all process documents
• Coordinate with production engineers to drive operational readiness, including development of commissioning and ramp plans

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.