Lead Thermal System Architect, Energy Products

Description:
The Tesla Energy Products team is bringing battery and solar technology to the grid to facilitate a renewable energy ecosystem and redefine the way the world will use energy in the future. As part of the Thermal Architecture team, you are the design lead that defines and designs the thermal systems that make Tesla Energy products like Megapack, Supercharger and Powerwall world class.  This role involves collaboration with designers, engineering, manufacturing, firmware and service and requires the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to model and design thermal systems that are at the core of Tesla’s success.  Our team is small, committed, fast moving and we believe a diverse team of motivated individuals can accomplish almost anything.  We are problem solvers, team players and game changers. If this sounds like you, Tesla just might be the place to make your mark.

Responsibilities:
Own Thermal System
Architecture design and product specifications for Tesla Energy Products
such as Megapack, Supercharger, Powerwall and Data Center solutions,
through physics-based fundamental principles analysis, modeling and
system-level thinking

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

Requirements:
Strong fundamentals in
heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics

Fluency in the use of
analytical simulation tools for thermal analysis, including
Matlab/Simulink, Python and CFD software

Experience modeling and
testing thermal systems and components, examples include fans, pumps,
compressors, fluid connections, heat sinks, heat exchangers

Experience in designing
thermal systems for power electronics and battery systems

Fundamentals in
compression cycle modeling and operation

Ability to generate and
interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product
designs

Specification definition
(performance, functional, dimensional, manufacturing)

Degree in Mechanical
Engineering or equivalent experience

Passion for renewable
energy

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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

Expected Compensation
$152,000 - $312,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.