Sr. SCADA Network Engineer, Tesla Energy

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job Category: EngineeringLocation: [Location]Req. ID: 237719Job Type: Full-timeWhat to Expect: Tesla Energy SCADA team is looking for a Senior Engineer with a deep knowledge of industrial networking and a passion to solve challenging problems on industrial sites. As a networking champion for the Energy network, you will lead the network deployment metrics, reliability, cost, and performance. You will be responsible for the successful deployment of high-performing, reliable, and robust networking solutions on Tesla's utility sites. As a key member of the team, you will help to shape the success of our projects in various applications worldwide. You must have a genuine passion for engineering products & systems that will fundamentally change the world's energy infrastructure and must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.What You'll Do:

• Define and own metrics for successful network deployment on site; identify inefficiencies and drive improvements for faster site network deployment.
• As an SME for complex networking architectures, collaborate with the Network Operations team, Projects team, and software teams for reviewing and validating new and existing network design and features.
• Validate and support the deployment of tools and processes for network self-tests, performance diagnostics, and logging to streamline network deployment and operation on Energy sites.
• Support the product team, supply chain team, and Netops for commercialization of Tesla Energy's Networking solution for Tesla customers and certified integrators.
• Create and define the support model, workflows, and metrics for Tesla service team and Network operations team to effectively maintain and manage site network availability.
• Stay up to date with industry and customer requirements to develop technical network solutions and framework.
• Write functional requirements/specifications documents, test procedures, and site commissioning and acceptance documentation for network-related features modules and procedures.
• Write knowledge articles and train the SCADA and project deployment team on site networking concepts to enable cross-pollination and team success.
• Role may require up to 25% travel.What You'll Bring:
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with switches, routers, firewalls, transceivers, media converters, physical mediums, and other communications networking systems in electrical generation projects.
  • Strong understanding of the OSI model, TCP/IP protocols mainly layer 2 and layer 3, network traffic analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
  • Hands-on knowledge with network redundancy and time sync protocols such as REP, MRP, HRS, PRP, and NTP, PTP, etc.
  • Working knowledge of networking architecture of large complex industrial control systems, operational technologies, and industrial cybersecurity standards.
  • Must be a strong communicator, self-motivated, and passionate about problem-solving.
  • Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC-104, OPC, IEC 61850 preferred.
  • Strong understanding of Virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, MS Hyper-V, etc. is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of monitoring and control requirements of electrical utility customers and OEMs preferred.
  • Working knowledge of programming languages like Python, Golang, C/C++, and automation framework experience is preferred.Compensation and 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:$164,480 - $292,800/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.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.
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