Tesla · 2 months ago
Performance Engineer, Service Engineering, Energy
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $177K/yrTesla is a company dedicated to optimizing the performance of its stationary storage assets and advancing the clean energy landscape. The Performance Engineer will diagnose and resolve performance challenges, collaborate with various teams, and analyze fleet data to enhance the reliability of Tesla's Energy Fleet.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Triage, investigate and support correcting all hardware/software/firmware issues that are discovered during plant operation. Effectively summarize & broadly communicate any issues to relevant stakeholders for future product improvement
Support fleet sustainment efforts for all equipment comprising a battery energy storage system
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (DNP3, IEC61850 & Modbus)
Familiarity with Industrial PLC equipment such as SEL RTAC’s, HMIs, Historians, Fault recorders, relays, meters
Communication networks & equipment such as Network Switches, cat5/fiber optic cables, familiarity with TCP/IP & DNS
Utilize data analysis, fleet analytics and first principles insights to solve problems with some onsite investigations as needed
Lead data-driven, cross-functional efforts and initiatives to implement fleet improvements with the program management teams, design teams, field service and technical support
Collaborate with field service and technical support teams to create documentation and training to support serviceability, and to ensure consistent and stable global service operations
Define and document actions that need to be taken by the field service and technical support teams when a specific failure mode occurs
Qualification
Required
Experience in commissioning/performance testing/maintenance/design of power generation facilities or other electrical/SCADA/controls discipline
Knowledge and experience with SCADA protocols (i.e. DNP3 and Modbus)
Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, SEL PLCs, Relays and meters, SCADA gateways, managed Ethernet switches, media converters (fiber and serial) and digital Input/output devices
Familiarity with industrial communication networks (fiber optics, network switches, TCP/IP, etc.)
Excellent communication skills
Ability to execute many projects and tasks in parallel, self-directed, highly detail-oriented, organized and flexible
Role will have periodic on-call 24/7 support of external customers
Ability to travel up to 5-10% of time, occasionally on short notice
Demonstrated experience in customer-focused problem solving
Preferred
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (DNP3, IEC61850 & Modbus)
Familiarity with Industrial PLC equipment such as SEL RTAC's, HMIs, Historians, Fault recorders, relays, meters
Communication networks & equipment such as Network Switches, cat5/fiber optic cables, familiarity with TCP/IP & DNS
Utilize data analysis, fleet analytics and first principles insights to solve problems with some onsite investigations as needed
Lead data-driven, cross-functional efforts and initiatives to implement fleet improvements with the program management teams, design teams, field service and technical support
Collaborate with field service and technical support teams to create documentation and training to support serviceability, and to ensure consistent and stable global service operations
Define and document actions that need to be taken by the field service and technical support teams when a specific failure mode occurs
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
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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