Tesla · 4 months ago
Thermal System Modeling & Design Engineer, Energy Products
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$112K/yr - $234K/yr
3+ years expTesla is a leading company in renewable energy products, focusing on battery and solar technology to transform energy usage globally. The Thermal System Modeling & Design Engineer will lead the design of thermal systems for products like Megapack and Powerwall, collaborating with various teams to optimize system performance and efficiency.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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