Applications Engineer, Charging Jobs in Palo Alto, CA at Tesla
Title: Applications Engineer, Charging
Company: Tesla
Location: Palo Alto, CA
What To Expect
The Supercharging team is responsible for managing and expanding the world’s fastest electric vehicle charging network, which includes over 80,000 Superchargers worldwide. The team is looking for an Applications Engineer to drive solutions to challenging technical problems. The individual will become a product expert across Tesla’s DC charging products. This role will require the individual to be the primary connector between the Charging Deployment division and the larger Engineering Development organization. Additionally, this role will collaborate closely with the Product Management and Hardware Sales teams.
What You'll Do
Organize, triage, and develop strategies for solving all the biggest technical challenges that are barriers to Charging Deployment
Develop and drive solutions that reduce cost, and increase deployment speed
Investigate and report technical product requirements to Product Management and Product Engineering teams
Act as the lead technical resource to ensure smooth product and feature launches
What You'll Bring
Degree in Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, or Energy Systems, or equivalent experience
3 – 5 years’ experience in an engineering or technical program management role, or equivalent
Experience in renewable energy technologies (EVs, batteries, solar, etc.) preferred
Experience with networking, smart-grid protocols, and controls preferred
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to synthesize information into key takeaways for a broad range of audiences
Collaborative, team oriented, and highly proficient at leading cross-functional projects
Fast-moving executer and innately curious – driven to quickly learn, iterate, and improve
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
$100,000 – $228,000/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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