What to Expect
Tesla's Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery isseekinga highly motivated, detail-oriented Production Engineer to support the commissioning, startup, and long-term operation of our first-of-its-kind facility. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Operations and Process Design teams to bring the plant online safely and efficiently, then transition into a run-plant engineering position focused on driving stable, high-quality, and cost-effective production.
This is a rare opportunity to play a critical role in scaling a novel chemical manufacturing process that supports Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.
What You'll Do
- Support Commissioning and Startup activities to deliver a safe, cost-effective, schedule-aligned ramp to stable refinery operations
- Ensure all Management of Change (MOC) requirements are followed throughout commissioning and startup
- Participate in pre-startup safety reviews and hazard studies
- Apply First-Principles Thinking to diagnose issues and develop technical solutions
- Analyze, improve, andoptimizeoperational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality
- Provide technical support to Production teams to resolve issues and improve workflow
- Identifyandeliminateproductionbottlenecks, defects, and quality deviations
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives tooptimizeprocesses and minimize waste
- Partner with Production Planning to meet schedules and achieve daily/weekly production targets
- Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with industry standards, specifications, and safety requirements
What You'll Bring
- Evidence of exceptional ability, with strong engineering fundamentals anddemonstratedproblem solving capability
- 3+ years in a chemical manufacturing environment. Experience working with slurries, milling, and solids handling is strongly preferred; exposure to hydrometallurgical systems is a plus
- Ability to effectively work and communicate cross-functionally, including interfacing with project, engineering, quality, and maintenance/reliability functions
- Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and advanced process controls
- Proficiencywith operational data trending tools (e.g., PI Vision, Aspen,Seeq)
- Proven ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; willingness to work extended hours when needed
- Strong aptitude for rapidly learning and applyingnew technologies
- Ability toidentifyissues, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions
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
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Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
Dec 17, 2025