Applications Engineer, Hardware Design, Energy Products
Tesla
Palo Alto, California Posted October 27, 2026
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Job Description
Description:
In this role you will be a key technical member of a cross-functional Product & Applications Engineering team, with the mission to create the best energy products in the world. You will be at the intersection between Engineering Design, Testing, Sales, Service, and Installation teams. Scope of work will include electrical, and mechanical; then translating these into creative solutions to improve customer experience and drive product excellence.
Ability to flexibly apply product expertise and technical reasoning to a variety of projects and processes is a must, along with excellent written and verbal communication. 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.
Responsibilities:
Design Residential & Industrial Energy Storage/Generation Products for the best installation experience
Collaborate with engineering, business, and sales teams for product design and improvements
Rapid prototyping and real-life testing to validate hardware design for the best possible installation experience
Subject matter expert on how Tesla’s Energy products would be installed in all applications and markets
Installation champion of product development from concept, production, and installation/service
Requirements:
Hands-on engineering experience 3+ years
Hands-on experience with electrical wiring, construction, or product development
Hands-on project management and organization experience
Hands-on experience building and making hardware
Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals – mechanical, electrical, and thermal
Experience designing and installing solar & energy storage systems (utility scale)
Medium voltage electrical design or install
Energy storage system architecture and inverter technology
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
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
$109,600 - $195,600/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.
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