Control Interfaces Applications Engineer, Tesla Energy

$96,000 - $282,000/Yr

Tesla - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palo Alto, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Tesla Energy Applications team is seeking a dedicated Control Interfaces Applications Engineer to play a pivotal role in facilitating the transition to sustainable energy. This position is integral to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's shift towards renewable energy by integrating renewable generation and battery storage into utility power systems and off-grid facilities. As a key technical member of the cross-functional Applications Engineering team within the Energy Projects group, you will provide essential technical expertise on industrial control interfaces and communication protocols, which are crucial for the implementation of new features in Tesla's commercial and utility storage offerings. In this role, you will advise, scope, and support the development of monitoring and control interfaces for utility and commercial/industrial battery projects. You will be responsible for collecting input from a diverse group of stakeholders, including customers, sales, service, firmware, and hardware teams, and distilling this information into clear requirements for software and firmware development teams. Additionally, you will drive internal validation and field pilots for newly developed features, ensuring that they meet the necessary standards and requirements. Collaboration with software development teams will be essential as you work to resolve any issues that arise during the implementation of new features. You will also develop tools to facilitate the scaling of Tesla's commercial and utility energy storage deployments, as well as create internal and external technical documentation to educate customers and adjacent teams about newly deployed functionalities. Furthermore, you will create tools and training programs that empower Tesla's technical support and service teams to troubleshoot issues related to your area of expertise. Lastly, you will support the assessment of new applications that arise in the sales process, ensuring that Tesla remains at the forefront of energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on industrial control interfaces and communication protocols for the implementation of new features in Tesla's commercial and utility storage offering
• Advise, scope and support development of monitoring and control interfaces for utility and commercial/industrial battery projects
• Collect input from a diverse group of stakeholders (customer, sales, service, firmware, hardware, etc.) and distill into clear requirement for software and firmware development teams
• Drive internal validation and field pilots for newly developed features
• Work closely with software development teams to resolve any issues that arise during implementation
• Develop tools to facilitate scaling of Tesla's commercial and utility energy storage deployments
• Develop internal and external technical documentation to educate customers and adjacent teams about newly deployed functionalities
• Create tools and trainings that empower Tesla technical support and service teams to troubleshoot issues related to subject matter expertise
• Support assessment of new applications relating to subject matter expertise that arise in the sales process

Requirements

• Energy industry experience with generation monitoring and control
• Expertise with SCADA communication protocols and computer interfaces: e.g. Modbus, DNP3, local historian integration
• Degree in an Engineering discipline and 3-5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated application of analysis, design, and testing to solve complex engineering problems
• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals - mechanical, electrical, and thermal is expected
• Knowledge of at least one relevant programming language: Rust, Golang, Python, etc.
• Technical and hands-on experience with battery storage systems and PV inverters

Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with 2 medical plan options and $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options
• 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
• 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 including 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