Thermal Engineer Jobs

What To Expect
Thermal Engineering is the team behind the Tesla Heat Pump, Supermanifold, Octovalve, Superbottle, Airwave, Bioweapon Defense Mode and more. Our multi-disciplinary team of mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, software, aerodynamics, thermal, and analytics engineers works together across all phases of development from idea inception, through prototyping, production, and fleet support.
Thermal R&D is responsible for system level thermal architecture (including radiators, refrigerant heat exchangers, compressors, valves, fans, pumps, etc.), new component development, system and component modeling, fault diagnostics and fault handling, and controls supporting the cabin heating/cooling, battery, and powertrain thermal management across all Tesla vehicles. We are seeking technically qualified and highly motivated engineers in the field of Thermal Engineering as applied to automotive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Qualified individual will collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers to deliver innovative, best in class thermal components and systems with optimum efficiency, performance, reliability, and safety.
What You’ll Do
Physics or data based modeling of refrigeration components and systems leveraging bench/vehicle test data and fleet data
Design and build refrigeration component and system prototype; conduct hands on experiment
Design detection method for thermal system faults using physics or data based approach
Perform thermal system design including refrigerant, coolant and air loop
What You’ll Bring

• BS, MS in mechanical engineering/mechatronics
• Experience designing/testing/characterizing refrigeration components and systems
• Knowledge of automotive thermal and HVAC systems including compressors, HVAC assembly, heat exchangers, fluid transfer components, refrigerant types, etc
• Experience with scripting language like Python to query and analyze data
• Experience with developing refrigeration component and system numerical models
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with fault diagnostics and fault handling development
Firmware development experience
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

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)

LGBTQ+ care concierge services

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

Expected Compensation
$80,000 - $300,000/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.
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