Battery System Design & Architecture Engineer, Energy Products Tesla - 3.3 Palo Alto, CA Job Details Full-time $128,000 - $264,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Thermal analysis Requirements specification Requirements design Performance testing in mechanical engineering Technical documentation Electronics test plan development Mechanical Engineering Mid-level Performance testing Process simulation software System design for system development Collaboration with product development teams Energy efficiency & conservation System validation Requirements analysis Design engineering Physics Requirements management Product design Collaboration with manufacturing teams Engineering product development Mechanical design optimization Electrical Engineering Electrical optimization Energy storage systems Mechanical knowledge Cross-functional communication Test Planning (Quality assurance practices) Validation design Full 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 Systems & Architecture team, you are the design leadership that defines and leads Tesla's strategy to meet those goals by leveraging your physics fundamentals, systems optimization thinking, simulation tools and common sense. This role involves collaboration with designers, engineering, manufacturing, sales and finance and requires the ability to distill highly technical information and effectively communicate with other teams and management. 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 Own Battery system requirements for Megapack and Powerwall Conduct architectural trade-off studies to evaluate feasibility of different cell technologies Work with internal and external cell, pack, reliability, and manufacturing engineers to drive battery system requirements development, design, validation and testing Define battery design requirements such as: energy, efficiency, power, voltage, temperature, heat generation, lifetime, safety, sensing and cell balancing Capture requirements in a formal specification management tool Develop electro-thermal models to evaluate performance capability of batteries Support with development of battery algorithms What You'll Bring Systems-level thinker with evidence of driving product design optimization across products, disciplines, and teams Experience with energy storage cells, modules and packs Requirements definition (performance, functional, dimensional, manufacturing) Experience defining test plans, designing test setups, and analyzing data Detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting skills Experience solving open-ended engineering problems Motivated, active collaborator Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or equivalent experience Solid engineering fundamentals - electrical, mechanical and thermal Fundamentals in battery technology and energy storage systems Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: 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 Expected Compensation $128,000 - $264,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.