Energy Service Engineer
Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$100k–$180k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, firmware, SCADA, and communication network issues that cause downtime for Tesla's Industrial Storage and Microgrid customers
- Utilize data analysis, fleet analytics, and first-principles engineering to identify failure modes, develop effective solutions, and apply them fleet-wide
- Lead data-driven, cross-functional initiatives to implement fleet improvements in partnership with program management, design engineering, field service, and technical support teams
- Sustain fleet improvements across all equipment comprising battery energy storage systems, including power conversion, controls, protection, and balance-of-plant equipment
- Handle escalated global customer cases to minimize system downtime and enhance customer satisfaction; communicate root cause and resolution clearly to commercial and utility customers
- Collaborate with field service and technical support teams to create documentation and training for commissioning, operating, repairing, and servicing Tesla's Industrial Storage products worldwide
- Develop test plans and lead testing or investigation activities to diagnose issues at operating sites, with occasional lab work as needed
What You'll Bring
- Degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following: product engineering, systems engineering, reliability engineering, commissioning, maintenance, or performance testing of power generation or energy storage facilities
- Proficiency with Python, SQL, or equivalent tools for data analysis on large datasets
- Strong technical engineering skills across 2 of the technical areas listed in the ‘Nice to Have’ section below
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively across multiple teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise technical documents and diagrams
- Prioritization and execution of multiple projects in parallel; self-directed, highly detail-oriented, and organized
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 5–10% of the time, occasionally on short notice
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical plans
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- HSA Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Other financial benefits
- Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Paid Holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$100,000 - $180,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits