CFD Analysis Engineer, Product Safety Engineering

Description:
This role focuses on creating computational models to analyze the abuse tolerance of high-voltage components and systems within Tesla's diverse product line. The Analysis Engineer will leverage these models to assess potential hazards and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive the development of safer and more robust battery packs.

Responsibilities:
Develop heat transfer, fluid flow, and combustion models to simulate system performance under abuse scenarios
Design novel tests to study battery properties in abusive conditions and correlate findings with computational models
Build and utilize first-principle analytical models to accelerate design decisions
Establish standards to guide design directions for new programs
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate safety considerations into battery pack development

Requirements:
Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience, with 2 years of relevant work experience
Strong foundation in thermal and mechanical engineering principles
Demonstrated experience in thermal modeling for at least one relevant product line
Familiarity with CFD tools such as Star-CCM+ or Ansys Fluent
Proficiency in MATLAB and CAD software
Experience with measurement equipment like DAQs and sensors
Understanding of basic electrochemistry principles

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
$91,600 - $234,000/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.