CAE, CFD Thermal Engineer, Battery Engineering

Tesla is seeking a world-class CAE/CFD engineer with strong background in fluid mechanics and thermal engineering to play a critical role in development of Tesla's next generation products. By applying engineering fundamentals and using state-of-the-art modeling tools, we help pushing the boundaries of battery technology and create revolutionary vehicle designs. This role involves collaboration with several cross functional teams and working on all Tesla vehicle programs. You will apply your expertise in problems solving using analytical and numerical approaches to drive design innovation, optimize performance, overcome challenges, and develop new methodologies.


Responsibilities

• Create CAE/CFD and thermal models of the battery and vehicle to solve various engineering problems and design challengs
• Provide guidance and support design and manufacturing teams based on the modeling results
• Conduct engineering analysis to the finest details to find solutions for technical problems, improve designs and processes, and reduce cost
• Perform advanced coupled multi-physics simulations to evaluate and enhance sub-systems and full vehicle performance
• Perform post-test reviews and corroborate the CAE and CFD predictions to test results
• Guide performance validation by helping with test planning, setup design and development, instrumentation, execution, root cause analysis, and data processing
• Develop highly predictive models of materials and processes to enable good correlations with physical tests
• Produce concise management summaries and report-outs that meet the needs of management functions
• Work collaboratively with CAE, design, test engineering and manufacturing teams

Requirements

• Engineering degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Proficient knowledge in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Modeling, Gas Dynamics, Multiphase flows, Conjugate Heat Transfer, and Reacting Flows
• Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated successful experience within a product development environment in automotive or transportation industry
• Extensive experience with CFD tools such as ANSYS-FLUENT, STAR CCM+, COMSOL, etc. Additional experience in LS-DYNA, ANSA, ABAQUS is a plus
• Preferred experience in HV battery design, thermal management, Li-ion battery safety, cooling technologies, and energy storage systems
• Experience with thermal and electro-chemical modeling of Lithium-ion battery cells is a plus
• Experience in combustion science, high speed reactive flows, chemical kinetics, fuel/air mixtures, emissions, high pressure/temperature test rigs, experimental combustion and optical diagnostics
• MATLAB, Simulink, or Python experience for building physics-based 1D models is preferrence
• Experience with plasma simulations and electric arc simulation is a plus
• Excellent written and communication skills

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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)
• 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


Expected Compensation

$80,000 - $300,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits

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.