Systems Integration Engineer, Thermal

What to Expect

Tesla’s Systems Integration Team is seeking an experienced Thermal Integration Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring firmware support for new vehicle features and new hardware are designed, implemented and tested to achieve Tesla’s standards for safety and customer experience.

Tesla Thermal Systems manage the temperature of critical powertrain systems like the battery, drive units and charger. Tesla has developed very sophisticated industry leading thermal management systems for our vehicles and this role will focus on heating and cooling of the powertrain and cabin to deliver peak performance and efficiency. The thermal system integration engineer will lead initiatives to make the system more robust and fault tolerant, introduce new hardware pedigrees, enable new features, increase performance and refine the overall system.

For the lead Integration Engineer role, they will also oversee high-impact and fast-paced programs by defining program milestones and deliverables and pulling together the contributions of many teams into a cohesive final product. They may also be coordinating the projects of multiple integration engineers working on the thermal systems. Despite the leadership aspect of this role, integration engineers are expected to get into the details of their sub-systems by reviewing source code, root causing issues and proposing solutions to complex problems, as well as testing prototype firmware implementations in-vehicle.

What You’ll Do

• Lead high-impact and fast-paced programs
• Oversee and maintain the roadmap for new features and hardware introduction for the thermal system
• Work with the design and development engineers throughout the engineering organization to ensure the relevant subsystems are designed with appropriate requirements, interfaces and interactions to achieve specific vehicle functions.
• Break down new, high-level feature requests into sub-system and component level requirements, and drive the implementation, testing and release of these features against Tesla’s firmware release schedule
• Utilize critical analysis of potential failure modes and effects to influence these requirements
• Develop overall validation strategy for these features and work with validation teams to ensure automated test coverage is implemented for future firmware releases
• Work cross-functionally across mechanical, electrical, system architecture, firmware development and firmware validation teams to understand new component-level hardware changes which are being developed and how to support them in firmware – both in manufacturing and for customer use – so that they can be seamlessly introduced to our vehicle platforms
• Develop and execute firmware integration test plans on new hardware components and firmware features to rapidly retire risk from new designs and provide feedback to the development teams to accelerate our aggressive development cycles
• Dig into data and source code to identify and debug issues at the system level and propose robust solutions
• Work with manufacturing and with service to ensure the function(s) are rolled out and functioning properly. This can include development of processes, diagnostic tools and methods, and root-cause diagnosis for product issues
• Collaborate with validation teams to design tests which will validate the functions, interfaces, and interactions of the system. Identify areas of concern, and work with teams to rectify any bugs
• Develop prototype test setups to integrate new subsystems with simulated and actual vehicle components
• Lead and manage integration of initial prototype systems including bring-up, debug, and engineering test of alpha- and beta-phase prototype vehicles

What You’ll Bring

• BS/MS degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Computer or Electrical Engineering or proof of exceptional skills in related fields.
• Exceptional ability to keep multiple projects moving forwards in parallel
• Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
• Proven ability to use programming to solve challenging problems and increase own/team’s efficiency through automation
• Experience with C or C++ required. Candidate must have strong comprehension but need not be fluent.
• Experience with Python desired
• Ability to fluently interpret system data to gain a full understanding of logged events
• Thorough understanding of mechanical fundamentals - and ability to apply them to automotive concepts
• Understanding of low voltage and high voltage circuits and how to debug them
• Experience with CAN and Vector CAN tools is a plus
• Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) is a plus

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

Expected Compensation

$104,000 - $348,000/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.

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.