Thermal System Modeling & Design Engineer – Tesla Energy

Full Time
Palo Alto, CA
Posted
Job description
What to Expect

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!

What You’ll Do
  • Support programs through the entire life cycle including spec development, modeling, prototype builds, test, and production
  • Develop CFD and thermal models to simulate system performance
  • Mechanical design and packaging of HVAC components to meet system requirements while optimizing for efficiency, cost, manufacturability, and serviceability
  • Lead creation of component specifications, component DFMEA, and other technical design documents
  • Develop and execute component and subsystem design verification plans and test methods to validate product adherence to requirements
What You’ll Bring

Essential Skills

  • Fluency in the use of analytical simulation tools for thermal analysis, including Matlab and CFD software
  • Experience modeling, testing and designing thermal components, examples include fans, pumps, fluid connections, heat sinks, heat exchangers


Requirements

  • BS+ in Mechanical Engineering - all experience levels considered
  • Strong fundamentals in heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
  • Demonstrable motivation and ability to solve novel, difficult thermal design problems
  • Design, packaging, and 3D modeling skills - CATIA preferred
  • CFD Modeling experience

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