Thermal System Modeling & Design Engineer, Energy Products
Tesla
Thermal System Modeling & Design Engineer, Energy Products
| Job Category | Energy - Solar & Storage |
|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, California |
| Req. ID | 242513 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
- Support programs through the entire life cycle including requirements development, modeling, prototype builds, test, and production
- Develop thermal models to simulate system performance of HVAC components to meet system requirements while optimizing for efficiency and cost
- Perform high level system tradeoffs between different thermal design solutions to optimize for battery life and system cost
- Develop and execute component and subsystem design verification plans and test methods to validate product adherence to requirements
- Create CFD models to aid mechanical design teams in component development or gain insight into system level thermal trade offs
- Fluency in the use of analytical simulation tools for thermal analysis, including Matlab/Simulink and CFD software
- Experience modeling and testing thermal components, examples include fans, pumps, compressors, fluid connections, heat sinks, heat exchangers
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience with detailed compression cycle modeling
- Strong fundamentals in compression cycle modeling and operation
- Strong fundamentals in heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
- Demonstrable motivation and ability to solve novel, difficult thermal design problems
- CFD Modeling experience
- Passion for renewable energy
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- 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
$112,000 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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