Logo
Tesla

Staff Regulatory Compliance Engineer, Safety

Tesla, Fremont, California, us, 94537

Save Job

Staff Regulatory Compliance Engineer, Safety Join to apply for the Staff Regulatory Compliance Engineer, Safety role at Tesla

What To Expect Regulatory product compliance is a critical business function and a rapidly expanding sector. The role facilitates global market access by leveraging product and process legislation. Regulatory complexity is increasing and continuously evolving with many local, national and international codes, standards and regulations.

The Tesla Energy Compliance team is looking for a Staff Regulatory Compliance Engineer to support the global deployment of grid interactive energy storage system, micro-grid inverters and V2X system.

In this role you’ll be responsible for safety certifications, ranging from identifying market entry requirements through design consultancy, testing, certification and permitting.

Participating in code development groups to advance industry standards while removing technical barriers to facilitate the deployment of innovative product technologies.

What You'll Do

As a Subject Expert Matter in safety compliance standards unblock testing and certification of Tesla energy products for safety, functional safety and fire safety compliance. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot the EUT and prepare alternative solutions, negotiate testing scope and pass/fail criteria with NRTLs while meeting project timeline and safe work practices

Train junior engineers for test configuration hardware and firmware, post process test results and submit results to certification body

Propose and implement process improvement opportunities to facilitate testing and certification process

Write Compliance Product Design Requirements (CPDR) summarizing safety compliance requirements for design team to achieve compliance

Support product registrations and permitting applications

Consultant engineering design team for medium/high voltage product design

Research new market entry requirements

Represent Tesla on code and committee groups to aid in renewable code advancement and feed upcoming requirements to internal stakeholders for early adoption

Track codes, standards and regulatory changes and forward plan

Work with NRTLs to achieve product compliance (Plan and manage NRTLs)

What You'll Bring

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience

Minimum 8 years of experience in power converter and/or energy storage systems compliance testing and/or certification

Experienced in safety or fire safety or functional safety or metering standards, e.g. UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1973, UL 1741, UL 1699B(AFCI), UL 1998 UL 991, ANSI C12.1, ANSI C12.20, IEC 62933-5-1, IEC 62933-5-2 IEC 62619, UN 38.3, IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2, IEC 62933-5-2, IEC 62477-1, IEC 60730 Annex H

UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1973, UL 1741, UL 1699B(AFCI), UL 1998

UL 991, ANSI C12.1, ANSI C12.20, IEC 62933-5-1, IEC 62933-5-2

IEC 62619, UN 38.3, IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2, IEC 62933-5-2, IEC 62477-1, IEC 60730 Annex H

Strong interpersonal and communications skills

Attention to detail and ability to navigate/interpret ambiguity of standards

Strong lab/test/data analysis/troubleshooting/reporting skills

Proven track record in power converter and/or energy storage system product certifications

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)

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 $68,000 - $186,000/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.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

#J-18808-Ljbffr