CAE & CFD Engineer, Semi, Battery Engineering
Description For CAE & CFD Engineer, Semi, Battery Engineering
Tesla is seeking a Senior CAE & CFD Engineer to join their Battery Engineering team in Palo Alto. This role sits at the intersection of innovation and practical engineering, focusing on analyzing and optimizing next-generation vehicle and energy storage battery designs. The position demands a unique blend of technical expertise in computational fluid dynamics, thermal analysis, and battery engineering.
As a CAE & CFD Engineer, you'll be responsible for driving manufacturing-centric battery pack/module designs while balancing complex requirements with innovative manufacturing methodologies. The role requires deep expertise in multidisciplinary domains, including single and multi-phase CFD, thermal analysis, and coupled electrical and thermal CAE.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of demonstrated experience in relevant product lines, with expertise in tools like COMSOL, ANSYS-FLUENT, and STAR CCM+. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where self-motivation and adaptability are crucial. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $104,000 to $204,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, and various family-friendly benefits.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer to work on cutting-edge battery technology that directly impacts the future of sustainable transportation. You'll be part of a dynamic team pushing the boundaries of what's possible in battery design and performance, while contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Responsibilities For CAE & CFD Engineer, Semi, Battery Engineering
- Drive manufacturing centric battery pack/module designs with CAE and CFD
- Perform advanced CAE and CFD simulations to evaluate and enhance sub-systems
- Develop and apply advanced methodologies with smart analysis techniques
- Develop and support subsystem level & full vehicle correlations
- Conduct optimization studies using DOE/DFSS techniques
- Perform analyses for feasibility of manufacturing, assembly, and service processes
- Provide input in component specification and DFMEA
- Produce concise management summaries and report-outs
- Collaborate with other modeling and design teams
Requirements For CAE & CFD Engineer, Semi, Battery Engineering
- Deep knowledge of Finite Element Analysis, Finite Volume Method, CFD, Material Science
- Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated successful experience
- Excellent applied experience in COMSOL, ANSYS-FLUENT, STAR CCM+
- Applied experience in MATLAB and Simulink preferred
- Experience in HV battery design and optimization preferred
- Experience in analysis of electronic components
- Ability to work independently on pioneering problems
- Ability to deliver analysis on difficult projects with tight timing constraints
- Ability to deconstruct complex test scenarios
- Experience in iterative and collaborative automotive engineering environments
Benefits For CAE & CFD Engineer, Semi, Battery Engineering
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, disability insurance
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Employee discounts and perks program
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