Production Engineer, Lithium

Tesla's Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery is looking for a highly motivated detailed-oriented individual to be a Production Engineer lead for a novel battery chemical plant near Corpus Christi, TX. You, as a Production Engineer, will be initially focused on assisting with Commissioning and Startup of the facility in close collaboration with Process Design and Construction teams. The position will transition to a run-plant engineer working closely with production teams to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing. The Production Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting production issues, optimizing production processes, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Commissioning and Startup delivering a safe, cost effective and schedule-optimized path to stable plant operations
• Ensure all Management of Change requirements are met throughout the commissioning and startup phase
• Participate in all pre-startup safety reviews and pre-startup Hazard Study activities
• Utilize Frist Principles Thinking in all responsibilities
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality
• Provide technical support to production teams to resolve operational issues and improve workflow
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, defects, and any quality issues
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce waste
• Collaborate with the production planning team to ensure that schedules are met and production targets are achieved

Requirements

• Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems
• 3+ years in a chemical manufacturing environment. Experience working on the development of chemical processing, solids handling or hydrometallurgical systems is a plus
• Ability to effectively work and communicate cross-functionally, including interfacing with project, engineering, and maintenance/reliability functions
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours.
• Aptitude to learn and incorporate new technologies
• Ability to identify issues and develop corrective measures to resolve
• Proven capacity to effectively work with cross-functional teams in achieving excellent results

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)
• 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