Tesla · 3 months ago
CFD Analysis Engineer, Product Safety Engineering
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$93K/yr - $256K/yr
2+ years expTesla is a leading company focused on innovative automotive solutions, and they are seeking a CFD Analysis Engineer to enhance product safety through computational modeling. The role involves developing models to analyze high-voltage components, conducting tests under abusive conditions, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve battery safety.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop heat transfer, fluid flow, and combustion models to simulate system performance under abuse scenarios
Design novel tests to study battery properties in abusive conditions and correlate findings with computational models
Build and utilize first-principle analytical models to accelerate design decisions
Establish standards to guide design directions for new programs
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate safety considerations into battery pack development
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience, with 2 years of relevant work experience
Strong foundation in thermal and mechanical engineering principles
Demonstrated experience in thermal modeling for at least one relevant product line
Familiarity with CFD tools such as Star-CCM+ or Ansys Fluent
Proficiency in MATLAB and CAD software
Experience with measurement equipment like DAQs and sensors
Understanding of basic electrochemistry principles
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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