CAE, CFD Thermal Engineer, Battery Engineering
Description For CAE, CFD Thermal Engineer, Battery Engineering
Tesla is seeking an exceptional CAE/CFD engineer to join their innovative battery engineering team. This role is crucial for developing Tesla's next-generation products, focusing on pushing the boundaries of battery technology and revolutionary vehicle designs. As a Senior Engineer, you'll apply advanced engineering principles in fluid mechanics and thermal engineering, using state-of-the-art modeling tools to solve complex technical challenges.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on all Tesla vehicle programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in electric vehicle technology. You'll be responsible for creating sophisticated CAE/CFD models, conducting detailed engineering analyses, and developing new methodologies to optimize performance and overcome technical challenges.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in automotive or transportation industry, with deep expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Modeling, and related fields. Your work will directly impact the future of electric vehicles, contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Working at Tesla means joining a team at the forefront of technological innovation, with access to cutting-edge tools and technologies. The company offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary ($80,000-$204,000), stock awards, excellent healthcare coverage, 401(k) with matching, and various other perks. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, you'll be working at one of the world's most innovative companies, making a real impact on the future of sustainable transportation.
Responsibilities For CAE, CFD Thermal Engineer, Battery Engineering
- Create CAE/CFD and thermal models of the battery and vehicle
- Provide guidance and support to design and manufacturing teams
- Conduct engineering analysis to improve designs and processes
- Perform advanced coupled multi-physics simulations
- Perform post-test reviews and corroborate predictions to test results
- Guide performance validation and test planning
- Develop predictive models of materials and processes
- Produce management summaries and report-outs
- Work collaboratively with CAE, design, test engineering and manufacturing teams
Requirements For CAE, CFD Thermal Engineer, Battery Engineering
- Engineering degree in a relevant field
- Proficient knowledge in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Modeling, Gas Dynamics
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in automotive or transportation industry
- Extensive experience with CFD tools like ANSYS-FLUENT, STAR CCM+, COMSOL
- Experience in HV battery design and thermal management preferred
- Experience with thermal and electro-chemical modeling of Lithium-ion battery cells
- Experience in combustion science and high speed reactive flows
- MATLAB, Simulink, or Python experience
- Excellent written and communication skills
Benefits For CAE, CFD Thermal Engineer, Battery Engineering
- Medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- HSA with company contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
