Process Engineer, Battery Safety, Tools & Processes

The Tooling Process and Training Engineering team is responsible for the design, documentation, integration, and training of custom service tooling hardware and procedures to assist in the rapid development and maintenance of Telsa's energy storage solutions. This skilled and motivated individual will keep pushing this evolving energy industry forward by being the in-house battery and high voltage expert influencing procedure development, tool/product design, and training.

Responsibilities

• Own and publish arc fault calculations to define PPE for every battery and high voltage facing procedure
• Review and approve all battery/high-voltage procedures around mobilization, disassembly, and general serviceman interfacing
• Collaborate with product abuse and reliability teams to drive service interfacing dos and don'ts
• A lead curriculum and content driver for training programs of new field serviceman to understand risks and mitigations around battery technologies at Tesla
• Ensure new tool design and process is in coordination with EHS, local regulation and battery abuse teams to develop standards
• Approve decision trees that define what to do with our battery after fault modes over time in agreement with HAZMAT and Environmental health/safety ordinances

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electronics Technology, Battery Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience leading a team in an undefined technical environment with fault risks
• 5+ years experience in electronic/mechanical system troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• 5+ years experience with BESS, Battery Energy Storage systems
• 5+ years experience in implementing preventative technical measures through engineering fundamentals
• 5+ years experience calculating and working with arc flash and shock hazard mitigations
• 2+ years experience leading and designing training curriculum and class sessions
• 2+ years experience dealing with HAZMAT and EHS teams
• Expertise in instrumentation (data loggers, meggers, meters, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, etc.)

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$80,000 - $288,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.