Tesla · 1 month ago
Thermal Analyst, Energy Products
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$93K/yr - $207K/yrTesla is a leader in renewable energy ecosystems, focusing on battery, solar, and charging technologies. The Thermal Analyst role involves modeling and driving the design of thermal systems for Tesla Energy products, collaborating with various engineering teams to optimize performance and ensure adherence to requirements.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Own in-depth modeling of compression cycles to drive design concepts and detailed design decisions for next generation Tesla Energy thermal systems
Balance physics-based 1D analytical models with higher fidelity CFD/FEA and empirical approaches to efficiently drive to the fundamentals of thermodynamic cycles and optimize component performance
Collaborate with design engineers to iterate on design strategies and optimize performance/system metrics at the detailed component level and subsystem level
Support programs through the entire life cycle including spec development, modeling, prototype builds, test, and production
Develop and support execution of component/subsystem DFMEA and design validation plans/methods to validate product adherence to requirements, in collaboration with parallel validation and systems engineering teams
Support creation of component/subsystem specifications and technical design documents
Qualification
Required
Excellent first principles understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, 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 thermal components, such as single and multi-phase heat exchangers, compressors, fans, pumps, etc
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and practical design limitations
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
CAD modeling experience preferred, CATIA V5/6 a plus
Benefits
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
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
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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