What To Expect
This role focuses on ensuring the safety and reliability of energy systems by identifying design risks and defining/developing design validation specifications for thermal abuse scenarios. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement safety measures for battery and energy storage systems, contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge energy solutions.
What You'll Do
Maintain and develop thermal abuse design validation specificationsDevelop new test protocols to explore design risks in emerging designs and applicationsApply thermal abuse expertise to identify early-phase design risksDevelop novel mitigation methods to enhance safety in energy systemsCollaborate with engineering teams to integrate safety specifications into product designsAnalyze test results to refine validation processes and improve system reliabilityDocument and communicate findings to support design and safety reviews
What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or equivalent experienceStrong foundation in thermal and mechanical engineering principlesDemonstrated experience in thermal abuse safety for battery or energy systemsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFamiliarity with safety standards and testing methodologies for energy systemsExperience with product/system/manufacturing design processes.Experience with CAD and 3D modeling /analysisExperience with data acquisition and test setup/designUnderstanding of Li-ion battery electrochemistry/EE/statisticsLithium-ion battery / automotive / grid scale energy storage experience
Benefits
Compensation and 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
$112,000 - $264,000/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.
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