Tesla · 5 hours ago
Thermal Test Systems Engineer, Energy Products
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$112K/yr - $210K/yr
3+ years expTesla is seeking a Thermal Test Systems Engineer for their Energy Products team to design and build thermal test rigs for Megapack, Powerwall, and Supercharging products. The role involves owning mechanical design for various thermal systems and collaborating with Electrical, Controls, and Thermals teams to develop functional test equipment.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and build thermal test rigs that include coolant loops, heat exchangers, pumps, manifolds, flow-control, thermal loading, and other thermal-mechanical components
Own CAD for all mechanical components and structural assemblies (80/20, sheet metal, machined parts)
Integrate sensors, valves, actuators, instrumentation, and EE/Controls hardware
Design and validate fluid circuits through prototyping, flow/pressure testing, and thermal loading
Work with Controls and Thermals teams to translate system requirements into functional hardware
Manage fabrication, vendors, BOMs, data acquisition, and technician handoff
Ensure rigs are safe, maintainable, and updated as architecture evolves
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years designing thermal/fluid systems (R&D, test equipment, HVAC, automotive, etc.)
Strong 3D CAD skills (CATIA preferred)
Strong fundamentals in heat transfer and fluid dynamics
Hands-on prototyping: plumbing, fittings, manifolds, instrumentation, 80/20 builds
Ability to execute builds, work with vendors, and manage BOMs in a fast-paced R&D environment
Preferred
Experience with high-power, electro-mechanical, and/or control systems
Familiarity with chillers, cold plates, expansion tanks, bleed/fill systems, and instrumentation
Familiarity with thermal modeling and CFD simulation
Prior experience working with environment test chambers
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
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