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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Thermal Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc., Fremont, California, us, 94537

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What to Expect Thermal R&D is responsible for system level thermal architecture (including radiators, refrigerant heat exchangers, compressors, fans, pumps, etc.) supporting the cabin, battery, and powertrain 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

Design and build refrigeration component and system prototype; conduct hands on experiment

1D modeling and CFD simulation (single phase and multiphase) of thermal components such as heat exchangers, compressors and power electronics

Thermal model creation, calibration, and validation

What You’ll Bring

First-principles physics understanding of multiple engineering disciplines such as: heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and electrical fundamentals

Experience designing/testing/characterizing refrigeration components and systems

Experience with developing refrigeration component and system numerical models

Experience with electronics cooling

Proficiency in numerical simulation of heat and fluid flow (Icepak, Flotherm or Ansys Fluent preferred)

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 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)

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 $92,720 - $206,520/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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