Tesla · 3 months ago
Applications Engineer, Distributed Energy
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$111K/yr - $434K/yr
3+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Applications Engineer to join their Energy Applications team, focusing on distributed energy solutions. The role involves engaging with customers and stakeholders, developing technical documentation, and providing support for Tesla's energy products in various applications.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Engage with customers and internal stakeholders and write technical product requirement documents, acceptance criteria, and test plans for new features and applications for distributed storage to improve Tesla’s product offering
Establish and document the development plan for features spanning cross functional teams. Unblock teams by clarifying requirements. Report out progress to leadership and other stakeholders. Define product and platform metrics and evaluate deployed performance against those metrics
Develop internal and external technical documentation to educate customers and adjacent teams about newly deployed functionalities and compliance
Respond to Service Engineering escalations related to interface, telemetry and system performance evaluation
Engage in the development of industry standards and rulemaking for distributed energy applications to ensure rules are aligned with Tesla’s product vision
Provide technical support both internally and externally with customers throughout the sales and deployment of Tesla products into new and complex applications
Qualification
Required
Degree in relevant Engineering discipline with 3+ years' work experience or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Demonstrated application of analysis, design, and testing to solve complex engineering problems
Experience with energy projects, including with devices such as meters, inverters, SCADA controllers, and network systems
Understanding of software development processes in cross-functional environments
Ability to quickly become familiar with existing and new standards and regulations, understand subtleties and nuances of regulatory language, and stay up to date on the evolution of requirements applying to Tesla Energy projects. Knowledge of IEEE 1547 is a plus
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Detail oriented and conscientious
Preferred
Familiarity with data analytics tools, programming languages like Python, C, C++, RUST, GO and communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850 or OPC UA are a plus
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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