Substation Equipment Engineer, Industrial Energy Storage

at  Tesla

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What to Expect
A key technical member of a cross functional team that focuses on deploying stationary storage opportunities with cutting edge technologies. The role requires a strong understanding of transformer design to assess tradeoffs of value engineering initiatives at a system level. You will be responsible for optimizing the design and integration of medium voltage and high voltage electrical equipment that enable Tesla storage products to connect to the grid.
The Tesla Energy team is committed, and fast moving. We are a group of engineers that sit at the center of business development, Tesla technology, and the deployment of stationary storage projects on the grid. As a member of our team, you will help to shape the success of our projects in various applications worldwide. You must have a genuine passion for engineering products that will fundamentally change the world’s energy infrastructure and must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This is diverse role where knowledge of basic design rules, manufacturing, constructability, utility requirements, and engineering fundamentals is expected. Expectations include a rock-solid work ethic and a strong team-oriented personality. Members of our team display creativity, passion, and a desire to break new ground in a constantly shifting technology landscape.What You’ll Do

• Interface with internal product design engineers and external vendors to ensure we are optimizing our products and the balance of plant electrical equipment necessary for our storage products to connect to the grid at medium and high voltages. Initial focus will be on optimizing medium voltage transformers for Tesla product applications and value engineering solutions with internal engineers and external partners
• This role will be a key driver in identifying, gathering, quantifying inputs into new product development and existing product optimization
• Align with internal and external design, manufacturing, sourcing, and commercial strategies to ensure a deep understanding of tradeoffs of value engineering initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electromagnetics Engineering, relevant experience in power engineering field, or equivalent
• At least 2 years of professional experience as lead design engineer for medium voltage or high voltage transformers (minimum 33kV and up to 2XXkV class and 2,500kVA minimum) with a deep understanding of electromagnetics, thermals, materials, component selection, and transformer design software
• At least 5 years of professional experience as mechanical, manufacturing, R&D or systems test engineer
• At least 2 years of professional experience with OPS or other medium voltage transformer design software
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time to work closely with internal and external manufacturing teams
• Demonstrated experience in liaising between multiple stakeholders with conflicting interests and developing solutions clearly identifying trade-offs
• Experience managing products from conceptual design to implementation with a strong focus on reducing costs through engineering principles, manufacturing processes or vendor negotiations

Compensation and Benefits
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

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.

• Interface with internal product design engineers and external vendors to ensure we are optimizing our products and the balance of plant electrical equipment necessary for our storage products to connect to the grid at medium and high voltages. Initial focus will be on optimizing medium voltage transformers for Tesla product applications and value engineering solutions with internal engineers and external partners
• This role will be a key driver in identifying, gathering, quantifying inputs into new product development and existing product optimization
• Align with internal and external design, manufacturing, sourcing, and commercial strategies to ensure a deep understanding of tradeoffs of value engineering initiative