Thermal Test Engineer, Dojo

Join Tesla's cutting-edge Dojo Hardware design team dedicated to revolutionizing AI training compute hardware. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy challenging problem solving, this is an opportunity for you. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Thermal Design Engineer to help develop thermal management systems for Dojo - Tesla's AI training computer. Your expertise will be instrumental in taking best-in-class thermal hardware to production.

Responsibilities

• Validate and characterize the thermal performance of power-dense datacenter hardware - including liquid cooled and air-cooled components and systems
• Design and develop test setups and equipment. Fabricate lab test equipment and perform system bring-up
• Hands-on experience with typical thermal and fluid dynamics tests such as wind-tunnel testing, P-Q measurement (pressure - flow test), thermocouples, data acquisition devices, etc.
• Collaborate with thermal, mechanical, electrical, reliability, and test engineers to develop and execute test plans
• Write scripts to automate tests and data acquisition
• Analyze test data and generate reports. Work with cross-functional peers to make recommendations for product improvements

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience with engineering test plan development and execution
• Strong knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and mechanicals
• Prior experience with basic thermal and fluidic components such as variety of hoses, pipes, O-rings, valves, quick-disconnects, fittings, pressure and flow sensors, etc.
• Prior experience with datacenter hardware is a plus
• Experience with thermal simulation software and analysis tools is a plus
• Hands-on, detail-oriented and able to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

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)
• 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

$92,720 - $256,200/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.