Control Interfaces Applications Engineer, Tesla Energy

The Tesla Energy Applications team is seeking a passionate Control Interfaces Applications Engineer to help facilitate the world's transition to sustainable energy. As a key technical member of the cross-functional Applications Engineering team within the Energy Projects group, you will play a critical role in Tesla's mission by integrating renewable generation and battery storage into utility power systems and off-grid facilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical expertise on industrial control interfaces and communication protocols for new features in Tesla's commercial and utility storage offerings
• Advising, scoping, and supporting the development of monitoring and control interfaces for utility and commercial/industrial battery projects
• Collecting input from diverse stakeholders and translating it into clear requirements for software and firmware development teams
• Driving internal validation and field pilots for newly developed features
• Collaborating with software development teams to resolve implementation issues
• Developing tools to scale Tesla's commercial and utility energy storage deployments
• Creating technical documentation and training materials for customers and internal teams
• Supporting the assessment of new applications in the sales process

To excel in this role, you should bring:

• A degree in Engineering with at least two years of relevant work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience with SCADA communication protocols and computer interfaces (e.g., Modbus, DNP3)
• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals (mechanical, electrical, and thermal)
• Proficiency in at least one relevant programming language (Rust, Golang, Python, etc.)
• Technical experience with battery storage systems and PV inverters
• A strong work ethic, team-oriented personality, creativity, and passion for innovation

This position offers a competitive salary range of $104,000 - $222,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, plus cash and stock awards. Tesla provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and various employee perks and discounts.

Join Tesla in its mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy while working on cutting-edge technology in the rapidly evolving field of energy storage and renewable integration.