Thermal Engineer, Residential, Energy Products

What You'll Do

• Own in-depth modeling of fan/heatsink systems 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 optimize component performance
• Collaborate with design engineers to iterate 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, testing, 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

What You'll Bring

• Excellent first principles understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and acoustics 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 heatsinks, fans, airflow paths, etc.
• CAD modeling experience preferred, CATIA V5/6 a plus
• 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
• Demonstrable motivation and ability to solve novel, difficult thermal design problems

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
• 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