Tesla
Thermal Controls Engineer, Vehicle Software
Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Thermal Controls Engineer, Vehicle Software
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What To Expect As a member of Tesla’s Thermal Vehicle Controls team, you will design, simulate, and help implement and calibrate sophisticated algorithms to manage thermal performance of the powertrain, battery‑packs, heat pump, and cabin HVAC systems in Tesla’s vehicles. You will be challenged by a wide range of problems such as optimal thermal controls of batteries for supercharging, process control for the Tesla heat pump, thermal management of drive systems and power electronics, and thermal control of occupants through climate control.
What You'll Do
Research and develop estimation and control algorithms for thermal management of the cabin HVAC, and heat pump, to deliver the best customer‑experience in terms of performance, range, NVH, and cabin comfort
Develop control‑oriented system models and use them to develop and refine control strategies and drive their implementation
Work closely with Firmware, Integration and Hardware Engineers to implement, test, and debug these algorithms
Work collaboratively with Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware Engineers to define control system capability and establish actuation/sensing requirements
Monitor, investigate, and close the loop on customer feedback of climate control performance
Plan and execute focused test‑trips to identify and resolve issues with algorithm performance in a variety of climates
Collaborate with reliability engineering to run fleet data queries and maintain HVAC centric dashboard
Provide input to HVAC Hardware Engineering teams on potential updates to improve customer experience
Drive Tesla vehicles on a daily basis to provide feedback and notes to identify bugs and areas needing improvement
Advance the state‑of‑the‑art in Thermal and HVAC Control systems
What You'll Bring
Excellent background in linear systems analysis, observers and state‑estimation, and first‑principles design and analysis of control systems
Excellent proficiency with creating controls‑oriented dynamic system models of thermal, hydraulic, or mechanical systems in Matlab/Simulink/Python etc.
Demonstrated ability to ground‑up design, analyze, and implement control systems in real‑world applications
Strong fundamentals of heat‑transfer and thermodynamics, devices like pumps, radiators, refrigerant systems, etc.
Excellent proficiency with analysis of large data sets in MATLAB/Python
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‑functionally, work hands‑on, and execute on open‑ended projects in a fast‑paced, resource‑constrained environment
Comfort working in actual vehicles and/or test‑benches to test/refine controller designs
Basic proficiency with Embedded Firmware development in C/C++
Experience with Controls System development, modeling, and implementation in real world applications
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Benefits Compensation and Benefits
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 with $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
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: $133,440 – $355,920/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.
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What To Expect As a member of Tesla’s Thermal Vehicle Controls team, you will design, simulate, and help implement and calibrate sophisticated algorithms to manage thermal performance of the powertrain, battery‑packs, heat pump, and cabin HVAC systems in Tesla’s vehicles. You will be challenged by a wide range of problems such as optimal thermal controls of batteries for supercharging, process control for the Tesla heat pump, thermal management of drive systems and power electronics, and thermal control of occupants through climate control.
What You'll Do
Research and develop estimation and control algorithms for thermal management of the cabin HVAC, and heat pump, to deliver the best customer‑experience in terms of performance, range, NVH, and cabin comfort
Develop control‑oriented system models and use them to develop and refine control strategies and drive their implementation
Work closely with Firmware, Integration and Hardware Engineers to implement, test, and debug these algorithms
Work collaboratively with Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware Engineers to define control system capability and establish actuation/sensing requirements
Monitor, investigate, and close the loop on customer feedback of climate control performance
Plan and execute focused test‑trips to identify and resolve issues with algorithm performance in a variety of climates
Collaborate with reliability engineering to run fleet data queries and maintain HVAC centric dashboard
Provide input to HVAC Hardware Engineering teams on potential updates to improve customer experience
Drive Tesla vehicles on a daily basis to provide feedback and notes to identify bugs and areas needing improvement
Advance the state‑of‑the‑art in Thermal and HVAC Control systems
What You'll Bring
Excellent background in linear systems analysis, observers and state‑estimation, and first‑principles design and analysis of control systems
Excellent proficiency with creating controls‑oriented dynamic system models of thermal, hydraulic, or mechanical systems in Matlab/Simulink/Python etc.
Demonstrated ability to ground‑up design, analyze, and implement control systems in real‑world applications
Strong fundamentals of heat‑transfer and thermodynamics, devices like pumps, radiators, refrigerant systems, etc.
Excellent proficiency with analysis of large data sets in MATLAB/Python
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‑functionally, work hands‑on, and execute on open‑ended projects in a fast‑paced, resource‑constrained environment
Comfort working in actual vehicles and/or test‑benches to test/refine controller designs
Basic proficiency with Embedded Firmware development in C/C++
Experience with Controls System development, modeling, and implementation in real world applications
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Benefits Compensation and Benefits
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 with $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
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: $133,440 – $355,920/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.
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