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Thermal Design Engineer, AI Hardware

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

4/22/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 99.3%·Filings 1,102·New hires 320·
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·FY 2025

Job description

Tesla is looking for a Thermal Design Engineer to develop advanced cooling solutions for electronic systems across various platforms, including vehicles and data centers. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a strong understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer principles.

Requirements

  • Degree in Thermal/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years of industrial experience with evidence of exceptional performance
  • Strong understanding of fundamentals of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics
  • Proficiency in numerical simulation of heat and fluid flow
  • Experience in data centers is an asset
  • Knowledge of semiconductor packaging and package-level thermal/mechanical considerations is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Design passive and active air and liquid-cooling solutions for high power electronics
  • Flow balancing in complex flow networks
  • Develop analytical and computational models of hydraulic and thermal systems
  • Drive component selection (Chiller, CDU, Fan, Pump, Filter, TIM)
  • Optimize cooling solutions for all aspects of their performance and reliability
  • Define thermal policy and control algorithms and characterize system response at different scales
  • Drive validation and analyze data
  • Contribute to module- and system-level reliability

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.

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