Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Mechanical Engineer - Computational Fluid Dynamics, Cell Manufacturing

Thermal & Fluids EngineeringPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience, with 5+ years of thermal and fluid modeling is required.
Strong command of numerical methods, computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis, design of experiments, and optimization for multi-physics, multi-scale systems is required.
Hands-on proficiency with CFD tools such as STAR-CCM+, Ansys Fluent, COMSOL, or equivalent is required.
Ability to translate engineering analysis into practical builds, test plans, technical requirements, and implementation recommendations is required.
Field experience installing, troubleshooting, and commissioning instrumentation or related analytical equipment is required.
Excellent communication and presentation skills are required to explain modeling results to non-specialists and influence design decisions.
Ability to work independently through ambiguity and strong organizational and detail-oriented capabilities are required.

Responsibilities

Lead computational fluid dynamics modeling and analysis for cell manufacturing processes, tool design, and factory space conditioning (HVAC).
Partner with manufacturing, process, and factory engineering to take designs from concept through optimization, pilot, factory acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning.
Develop mechanical system concepts, utility locations, load requirements, and system specifications during feasibility and conceptual design.
Review and approve factory mechanical design packages, including airflow diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.
Advise manufacturing engineers on tool and process design changes informed by CFD, thermal, and multi-physics results.
Work with local factory engineering teams and regulatory authorities to apply regional codes and standards to manufacturing equipment and facility interfaces.
Correlate models with plant and tool data; use commissioning and operating results to improve model fidelity and design standards.

Desired Qualifications

Large-facility infrastructure design in cell manufacturing, semiconductors, or chemical processing, including industrial HVAC, is preferred.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	289387
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla’s Cell Engineering Factory Programs team is seeking an experienced Staff / Sr Staff Mechanical Engineer to serve as the CFD, HVAC, and fluid dynamics subject matter expert for our 4680 cell manufacturing factories. This is a technical leadership role at the center of Tesla’s global capacity expansion. You will own the models that shape both gigafactory-scale infrastructure and micron-scale, high-speed manufacturing equipment — and you will see that work built, commissioned, and run in production. </p><p>You will bring a strong foundation in fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, and thermodynamics, with enough industrial HVAC and factory systems experience to treat manufacturing tools and central plant as one integrated design. As Tesla’s CFD authority for cell manufacturing, you will advise process and equipment engineers on how to optimize tool and facility designs to meet product, yield, and environmental requirements. The role is demanding, fast-paced, and high-impact. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Lead computational fluid dynamics modeling and analysis for cell manufacturing processes, tool design, and factory space conditioning (HVAC)

Partner with manufacturing, process, and factory engineering to take designs from concept through optimization, pilot, factory acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning

Develop mechanical system concepts, utility locations, load requirements, and system specifications during feasibility and conceptual design

Review and approve factory mechanical design packages, including airflow diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs

Advise manufacturing engineers on tool and process design changes informed by CFD, thermal, and multi-physics results

Work with local factory engineering teams and regulatory authorities to apply regional codes and standards to manufacturing equipment and facility interfaces

Correlate models with plant and tool data; use commissioning and operating results to improve model fidelity and design standards

Job Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience, with 5+ years of thermal and fluid modeling

Strong command of numerical methods, CFD/FEA, design of experiments, and optimization for multi-physics, multi-scale systems

Hands-on proficiency with CFD tools such as STAR-CCM+, Ansys Fluent, COMSOL, or equivalent

Ability to translate engineering analysis into practical builds, test plans, technical requirements, and implementation recommendations

Field experience installing, troubleshooting, and commissioning instrumentation or related analytical equipment

Preferred: large-facility infrastructure design in cell manufacturing, semiconductors, or chemical processing, including industrial HVAC

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain modeling results to non-specialists and influence design decisions

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently through ambiguity

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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