Performance Engineer, Service Engineering, Energy

Job Description

Join Tesla as a technical contributor on a team dedicated to optimizing the performance of stationary storage assets and advancing the clean energy landscape.

Requirements

• Experience in commissioning/performance testing/maintenance/design of power generation facilities or other electrical/SCADA/controls discipline
• Knowledge and experience with SCADA protocols (i.e. DNP3 and Modbus)
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, SEL PLCs, Relays and meters, SCADA gateways, managed Ethernet switches, media converters (fiber and serial) and digital Input/output devices
• Familiarity with industrial communication networks (fiber optics, network switches, TCP/IP, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to execute many projects and tasks in parallel, self-directed, highly detail-oriented, organized and flexible

Responsibilities

• Triage, investigate and support correcting all hardware/software/firmware issues that are discovered during plant operation
• Support fleet sustainment efforts for all equipment comprising a battery energy storage system
• Utilize data analysis, fleet analytics and first principles insights to solve problems with some onsite investigations as needed
• Lead data-driven, cross-functional efforts and initiatives to implement fleet improvements with the program management teams, design teams, field service and technical support
• Collaborate with field service and technical support teams to create documentation and training to support serviceability, and to ensure consistent and stable global service operations
• Define and document actions that need to be taken by the field service and technical support teams when a specific failure mode occurs

Benefits

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.