Tesla · 1 month ago
Thermal Design Engineer, Electronic Systems
PALO ALTO, California
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$106K/yr - $256K/yr
2+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated Thermal Design Engineer for the Electronic Systems teams to help develop best in class cooling solutions from silicon to vehicles to datacenters. The role involves design and validation of cooling solutions for electronic systems and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design passive and active air and liquid-cooling solution for high power electronics - from silicon to vehicle to data centers
Flow balancing in complex flow networks
Develop analytical and computational models of hydraulic and thermal systems
Drive component selection (Chiller, CDU, Fan, Pump, Filter, TIM)
Optimize cooling solutions for all aspects of their performance and reliability
Define thermal policy and control algorithms and characterize system response at different scales
Drive validation and analyze data
Contribute to module- and system-level reliability
Qualification
Required
Degree in Thermal/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years of industrial experience with evidence of exceptional performance
Strong understanding of fundamentals of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics
Proficiency in numerical simulation of heat and fluid flow
Define thermal policy and control algorithms and characterize system response at different scales
Preferred
Experience in data centers is an asset
Knowledge of semiconductor packaging and package-level thermal/mechanical considerations is an asset
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
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
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Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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