Control Interfaces Applications Engineer, Tesla Energy
Job Category
Engineering & Information Technology
Location
Palo Alto, California
Req. ID
223249
Job Type
Full-time
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What to Expect What You’ll Bring
The Tesla Energy Applications team is looking for a passionate engineer to help Tesla facilitate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. As a key technical member of the cross-functional Applications Engineering team within the Energy Projects group, you will be critical to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy by helping integrate renewable generation and battery storage into utility power systems and off-grid facilities.
What You’ll Do- Provide technical expertise on industrial control interfaces and communication protocols for the implementation of new features in Tesla’s commercial and utility storage offering
- Advise, scope and support development of monitoring and control interfaces for utility and commercial/industrial battery projects
- Collect input from a diverse group of stakeholders (customer, sales, service, firmware, hardware, etc.) and distill into clear requirement for software and firmware development teams
- Drive internal validation and field pilots for newly developed features
- Work closely with software development teams to resolve any issues that arise during implementation
- Develop tools to facilitate scaling of Tesla’s commercial and utility energy storage deployments
- Develop internal and external technical documentation to educate customers and adjacent teams about newly deployed functionalities
- Create tools and trainings that empower Tesla technical support and service teams to troubleshoot issues related to subject matter expertise
- Support assessment of new applications relating to subject matter expertise that arise in the sales process
- Energy industry experience with generation monitoring and control
- Expertise with SCADA communication protocols and computer interfaces: e.g. Modbus, DNP3, local historian integration
- Degree in an Engineering discipline and 3-5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated application of analysis, design, and testing to solve complex engineering problems
- Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals – mechanical, electrical, and thermal is expected
- Knowledge of at least one relevant programming language: Rust, Golang, Python, etc.
- Technical and hands on experience with battery storage systems and PV inverters
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
$96,000 - $282,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.
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
$96,000 - $282,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.