To ensure Tesla’s overall mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, the Tesla Energy team is bringing our world leading battery technology to the grid. Tesla is leveraging its breakthrough firmware, electronics, test, and manufacturing capability to develop and deploy grid connected energy storage system at residential, industrial, and utility levels. Tesla Energy and Charging compliance team is looking for an amazing Engineer who is passionate about safety and reliability to drive the world’s transition to a sustainable future. We emphasize collaboration in our work, and always encourage each other to have fun while we are changing the world together.
- Define test schedules, product sample requirements and test equipment
- Collaborate with the firmware and hardware teams to design, build and commission test setups
- Develop test methodologies to target specific FMEA, Abuse, Regulatory and Reliability test cases
- Test execution
- Root cause and recreate failure modes Analyze and document test data, communicate results and recommendations Responsible site engineer ensuring test efficacy, regulatory controls, health and safety and equipment suitability
- Prepare and submit accurate technical reports
- Working within a quality management system and controls
- Work with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories to achieve product compliance
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering components and an understanding of how they interact in a complex product
- Hands-on experience with Test equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, CAN Analyzer/Logger, Power Analyzer, Insulation Resistance Meter, Hi-pot, High Current/Voltage Source, DAQ systems, etc.)
- Knowledge of a Fire Calorimetry, FTIR, mass loss rate and fire dynamics. Ability to coordinate test schedules with required personnel and equipment, write fire test protocols and perform fire research as required
- Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex HW/SW systems
- Effective communicator and excellent attention to detail. Remain engaged, proactive, and positive under adverse environments, owning assignments and taking full accountability
- Experience with electrical CAD and circuit design/simulation software
- Experience with electrical abuse/safety testing using high current switches, high voltage DC sources, and battery module thermal testing chambers, ability to create and understand basic fire modeling programs
- Familiar with AC/DC electrical system design concepts based on NEC (Conductor sizing, Earthing, Protective device sizing) Knowledge of AC/DC electrical system analysis
- Willing to travel nationally and internationally between Tesla facilities and certification laboratories
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
