Tesla · 4 months ago
Compliance Test Engineer, Grid Interoperability
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $174K/yrTesla is a company focused on accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy through innovative battery technology. The Compliance Test Engineer will be responsible for ensuring grid certifications, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving compliance for grid interactive and support Energy Storage Systems.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform grid code and product safety type testing. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot the EUT, review testing scope and pass/fail criteria with NRTLs
Setup test configuration hardware and firmware, post process test results and submit results to certification body
Propose and implement process improvement opportunities to facilitate testing and certification process
Create configuration file for each country/utility to meet the local grid code requirement
Write Compliance Product Design Requirements (CPDR) summarizing grid and/or safety compliance requirements
Support product registrations and permitting applications
Research new market entry requirements
Represent Tesla on code committee in renewable energy industry and feed upcoming requirements to internal stakeholders for early adoption
Serve as an expert resource for the compliance test engineers
Work with NRTLs to achieve product compliance target
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience in renewable energy systems certification process
Experienced in grid interactive and grid support standards
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Attention to detail and ability to navigate/interpret ambiguity of standards
Strong lab/test/data analysis/troubleshooting/reporting skills
Proven track record in renewable product certifications
Highly experienced in grid interaction/support codes and standards
Experience with test equipment, such as Yokogawa, Dewetron or other data acquisition and analyzer tools, grid simulator, RLC load bank and communication interfaces
Fluent in English
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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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