Staff CAE Engineer, In House Cell Development

CAE engineers on In-House Cell Design team define solution spaces for next-generation Tesla products. Our simulation scope includes computational fluid dynamics, dynamic structural response, thermal runway, and advanced high-speed manufacturing processes. You'll develop and validate frontier multi-physics models that illuminate unobservable phenomena- unlimited opportunity for challenge and innovation. Where existing analytical tools are insufficient, you'll devise novel methodologies that enable fast, accurate outputs. Tesla moves quickly, so being self-motivated and disciplined is critical. The role requires strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering analysis, a passion to push the boundaries of technology, and the tenacity to ensure your results are physically realized.

• 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

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent experience
• 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
• Applied experience with LS-DYNA, ANSYS-FLUENT, STAR CCM is required (ALE and Micro-fluidics highly desirable)
• 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)
• Experience with battery cell, battery pack, or power electronics applications is beneficial

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

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.