Field Applications Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
76,000 - 150,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Jul 29, 2025
What to Expect The Field Applications Engineer will be responsible for bringing a broad range of general construction, residential PV, roofing and engineering skillsets and experiences as a part of the Solar Engineering Design organization. They will be joining a dynamic and innovative team environment to advise on best practices as they relate to PV construction and deployment. The most successful candidate will be able to work within a collaborative team environment including Product Development, Technical Operations, Manufacturing Engineers, Operations, Training, Technical Publications, Supply Chain, Safety, Design and Sales to help solve complex problems and make recommendations. They will also be the driver of innovations through creative cost competitive solutions that maintain compliance with roofing industry's accepted methods and best practices. In addition, the engineer will collaborate with their peers to prioritize, set- up, and perform tests, translating their findings into actionable insights for the design engineering team to consider. They will have the opportunity to bring new field-based product ideas and proposals to Tesla's product development team for consideration. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-starting, and dynamic thinker with an engineering mindset, thriving on challenges despite not necessarily having formal engineering training. They possess excellent communication skills, are driven, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable self-managing or collaborating in a team as a leader or contributor. They embrace learning, strive for perfection without being discouraged by failure, and maintain a positive "can-do" attitude under tight timelines and resource constraints. Their passion for overcoming obstacles and relentless motivation make them a perfect fit for a fast-paced, innovative environment. What You'll Do Coordinate with teams to prioritize, design, and perform tests, delivering findings, reports, and recommendations Evaluate prototypes for fit, form, function, and real-world applications, ensuring compliance with safety and building standards Identify and resolve installation, safety, and implementation issues with innovative solutions Lead new product pilot field installations to validate designs and respond to immediate technical field issues Design and deliver training programs for internal and external partners, including knowledge transfer across teams Perform hands-on full-scale system builds of solar products and assist with beta/pilot installations Act as the product installation expert, supporting documentation, manuals, and technical content creation What You'll Bring 2+ years of rooftop PV installation experience, including residential retrofit, ground mount, commercial, and off-grid systems 1+ years of leadership and/or office-based experience, showcasing project coordination and team management Strong critical thinking driven by first-principles design logic to address technical installation challenges In-depth knowledge of general building construction, roofing systems, flashings, and various roof types Proficient in general electrical systems and PV-specific electrical work for safe, efficient installations Excellent oral and written communication paired with strong organizational skills for effective collaboration Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with willingness to travel up to 10% 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 $76,000 - $150,000/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.