Tesla - Palo Alto, CA
posted 4 months ago
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.