Thermal System Modeling & Design Engineer, Energy Products

What To Expect
The Tesla Energy Products team is bringing battery and solar technology to the grid to facilitate a renewable energy ecosystem and redefine the way the world will use energy in the future. As part of the Thermal Architecture team, you are the design lead that defines and designs the thermal systems that make Tesla Energy products like Megapack, Supercharger and Powerwall world class. This role involves collaboration with designers, engineering, manufacturing, firmware and service and requires the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to model and design thermal systems that are at the core of Tesla’s success. Our team is small, committed, fast moving and we believe a diverse team of motivated individuals can accomplish almost anything.  We are problem solvers, team players and game changers. If this sounds like you, Tesla just might be the place to make your mark.

What You'll Do

Support programs through the entire life cycle including requirements development, modeling, prototype builds, test, and production

Develop thermal models to simulate system performance of HVAC components to meet system requirements while optimizing for efficiency and cost

Perform high level system tradeoffs between different thermal design solutions to optimize for battery life and system cost

Develop and execute component and subsystem design verification plans and test methods to validate product adherence to requirements

Create CFD models to aid mechanical design teams in component development or gain insight into system level thermal trade offs

What You'll Bring

Fluency in the use of analytical simulation tools for thermal analysis, including Matlab/Simulink and CFD software

Experience modeling and testing thermal components, examples include fans, pumps, compressors, fluid connections, heat sinks, heat exchangers

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

3 years of experience with detailed compression cycle modeling

Strong fundamentals in compression cycle modeling and operation

Strong fundamentals in heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics

Demonstrable motivation and ability to solve novel, difficult thermal design problems

CFD Modeling experience

Passion for renewable energy

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

Expected Compensation

$128,000 - $264,000/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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