November 19, 2024

Energy Products Applications Engineer

Mid • On-site

$104,000 - $174,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

What to Expect

In this role you will serve as a key technical member of the cross-functional Powerwall Product & Applications Engineering team, with the mission to create the best residential energy storage product in the world. You will work at the intersection between Engineering Design and Testing teams, and global Powerwall Sales, Deployment, and Service teams. Scope of work will include electrical, mechanical, and software elements and translating these into creative solutions to improve customer experience, increase product reliability, and drive product excellence.

Ability to flexibly apply product expertise and technical reasoning to a variety of projects and processes is a must. Excellent written and verbal communication are a must. Members of our team display a rock-solid work ethic, are team oriented, creative, passionate, and desire to drive the adoption of sustainable energy at scale.

What You’ll Do
  • Technical contact for internal/external customers, articulate how Tesla’s technology would be deployed in various applications
  • Collaborate with engineering design, development, and management teams to provide product design feedback and improvements
  • Customer/Installation champion of product functionality from concept, production, service, and end life cycle
  • Evaluate residential applications for solar, EV charging, and energy storage systems (electrical, mechanical, and compliance)
  • Develop process documentation to support product evaluation and deployments.
  • Validate user experience, new features, and third-party product integrations
  • Manage integration and product pilots in person and/or remotely
  • Research, define, and disseminate requirements from the market, while coordinating with business team members
  • Collect feedback from install, quality, service, and sales team members around the globe
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 1 – 3 years prior engineering experience. Project management and organization experience
  • Understanding of AC and DC power systems, electrical, and mechanical diagrams
  • Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals – mechanical, electrical, and thermal
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and understanding of construction drawings preferred
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), IEC, or other international electrical code guidelines preferred
  • Hands-on experience with electrical wiring, construction, or product assemblies preferred
  • Experience with data analysis and manipulation (SQL) preferred
  • Knowledge of battery pack architecture and inverter technology preferred
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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

    Expected Compensation

    $104,000 - $174,000/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.