Tesla · 16 hours ago
Thermal Engineer
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$93K/yr - $210K/yrTesla is an innovative company known for its groundbreaking technologies. The Thermal R&D Engineer will focus on system-level thermal architecture to support various systems across all Tesla vehicles, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize efficiency, performance, reliability, and safety.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Conduct testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and processing for vehicle HVAC, coolant, refrigerant, and other thermal systems
Develop thermal models for hardware optimization, controls, and diagnostics
Analyze system performance to enhance vehicle efficiency and supercharge capability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve occupant comfort and NVH
Support prototyping and production phases with innovative thermal solutions
Contribute to the design and validation of thermal components for reliability and safety
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong first principles understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics
Relevant experience in thermal system design and analysis
Proficiency in developing numerical models for thermal and fluid systems
Hands-on experience with experimental characterization of heat exchangers and thermal components
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
H1B Sponsorship
Tesla has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2796)
2024 (2113)
2023 (1304)
2022 (1227)
2021 (1102)
2020 (723)
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
Recent News
2026-01-14
2026-01-14
Company data provided by crunchbase