Thermal Engineer, Dojo

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Thermal Design Engineer to join the Dojo design team. As a Thermal Design Engineer, you will help develop thermal management for Dojo - Tesla's AI training computer. Your expertise will be instrumental in taking best-in-class thermal hardware to production.


Responsibilities

• Designing, modelling, and validation of air and liquid cooling solutions for datacenter hardware
• Collaborate with thermal, mechanical, electrical, systems, firmware, manufacturing and test engineers to take designs form prototype through production and deployment
• Support component and system testing and validation efforts. Provide hands-on support during new system bring-up
• Thermal component design and component selection such as coldplates, fans, and thermal distribution manifolds
• 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 electrical and firmware engineers to define thermal control policy and algorithms
• Perform feasibility studies to evaluate design concepts and propose new product architectures and product improvements
• Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, test data analysis, and troubleshooting of design issues
• Collaborate with suppliers to source parts, tool new designs, and bring up manufacturing lines

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience
• Proficiency in thermal modeling software (preferably Ansys Icepak)
• Strong knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and mechanicals
• Prior experience with datacenters is a plus
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to perform first principles analysis to ensure a successful design

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

$80,000 - $300,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.