Thermal Design Engineer

10 hours ago

Palo Alto, California, United States Tesla Full time
Thermal Design Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Thermal Design Engineer to join our team at Tesla. As a Thermal Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing thermal management solutions for our AI training computer, Dojo.

Responsibilities
  • Design, model, and validate air and liquid cooling solutions for datacenter hardware
  • Collaborate with thermal, mechanical, electrical, systems, firmware, manufacturing, and test engineers to take designs from prototype through production and deployment
  • Support component and system testing and validation efforts, providing hands-on support during new system bring-up
  • Design and select thermal components, such as coldplates, fans, and thermal distribution manifolds
  • Hands-on experience with typical thermal and fluid dynamics tests, including wind-tunnel testing, P-Q measurement, thermocouples, and data acquisition devices
  • Collaborate with electrical and firmware engineers to define thermal control policy and algorithms
  • Perform feasibility studies to evaluate design concepts and propose new product architectures and product improvements
  • Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, test data analysis, and troubleshooting of design issues
  • Collaborate with suppliers to source parts, tool new designs, and bring up manufacturing lines
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years of industry experience
  • Proficiency in thermal modeling software (preferably Ansys Icepak)
  • Strong knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanicals
  • Prior experience with datacenters is a plus
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to perform first principles analysis to ensure a successful design
Benefits

As a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with options at $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)
  • 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

$104,000 - $204,000/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.

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