Tesla · 3 months ago
Thermofluids Analyst, Energy Products
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $207K/yrTesla Energy is focused on bringing innovative battery, solar, and charging technologies to the grid, defining the future of renewable energy ecosystems. The Thermofluids Analyst will model and design battery energy systems to ensure safety in abusive and thermal-runaway scenarios, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and design strategies.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Own in-depth modeling of gas distribution, combustion dynamics, and thermal propagation to drive design concepts and detailed design decisions for new and existing Tesla Energy battery systems
Balance physics-based 1D analytical models with higher fidelity CFD/FEA and empirical approaches to efficiently drive product safety design and performance
Anchor and relate modeling results to test data to validate models and ensure accuracy of safety performance
Collaborate with design engineers to iterate on design strategies and optimize performance/system metrics at the detailed component and system level
Support programs through the entire life cycle including spec development, modeling, prototype builds, test, and production
Support execution of system safety FMEA and design validation plans, in collaboration with parallel validation and safety test engineering teams
Qualification
Required
Excellent first principles understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, combustion dynamics, and thermodynamics with relevant experience
MATLAB and/or Python experience for building physics-based 1D models
Strong fundamentals in FEA/CFD with demonstrated experience
Experience modeling, testing, and designing batteries or similar high-energy, safety-critical systems
Ability to relate modeling results to design ramifications and product-level impacts
A detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
Preferred
Experience with STAR CCM, FDS, and FLACS strongly preferred
CAD modeling experience preferred
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and practical design limitations
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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