Applications Engineer, Hardware Design, Energy Products

In this role you will be a key technical member of a cross-functional Product & Applications Engineering team, with the mission to create the best energy products in the world. You will be at the intersection between Engineering Design, Testing, Sales, Service, and Installation teams. Scope of work will include electrical, and mechanical; then translating these into creative solutions to improve customer experience and drive product excellence.

Ability to flexibly apply product expertise and technical reasoning to a variety of projects and processes is a must, along with excellent written and verbal communication. Members of our team display a rock-solid work ethic, are team oriented, creative, passionate, and desire to drive the adoption of sustainable energy at scale.

• Design Residential & Industrial Energy Storage/Generation Products for the best installation experience

• Collaborate with engineering, business, and sales teams for product design and improvements

• Rapid prototyping and real-life testing to validate hardware design for the best possible installation experience

• Subject matter expert on how Tesla's Energy products would be installed in all applications and markets

• Installation champion of product development from concept, production, and installation/service

• Hands-on engineering experience 3+ years

• Hands-on experience with electrical wiring, construction, or product development

• Hands-on project management and organization experience

• Hands-on experience building and making hardware

• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals - mechanical, electrical, and thermal

• Experience designing and installing solar & energy storage systems (utility scale)

• Medium voltage electrical design or install

• Energy storage system architecture and inverter technology

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

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

$109,600 - $195,600/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.