Staff Regulatory Compliance Engineer, Safety

Tesla • Fremont, CA

1d • $68,000 - $186,000

About The Position

Regulatory product compliance is a critical business function and a rapidly expanding sector. The role facilitates global market access by leveraging product and process legislation. Regulatory complexity is increasing and continuously evolving with many local, national and international codes, standards and regulations.
The Tesla Energy Compliance team is looking for a Staff Regulatory Compliance Engineer to support the global deployment of grid interactive energy storage system, micro-grid inverters and V2X system.
In this role you’ll be responsible for safety certifications, ranging from identifying market entry requirements through design consultancy, testing, certification and permitting. Participating in code development groups to advance industry standards while removing technical barriers to facilitate the deployment of innovative product technologies.
As a Subject Expert Matter in safety compliance standards unblock testing and certification of Tesla energy products for safety, functional safety and fire safety compliance. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot the EUT and prepare alternative solutions, negotiate testing scope and pass/fail criteria with NRTLs while meeting project timeline and safe work practices
Train junior engineers for test configuration hardware and firmware, post process test results and submit results to certification body
Propose and implement process improvement opportunities to facilitate testing and certification process
Write Compliance Product Design Requirements (CPDR) summarizing safety compliance requirements for design team to achieve compliance
Support product registrations and permitting applications
Consultant engineering design team for medium/high voltage product design
Research new market entry requirements
Represent Tesla on code and committee groups to aid in renewable code advancement and feed upcoming requirements to internal stakeholders for early adoption
Track codes, standards and regulatory changes and forward plan
Work with NRTLs to achieve product compliance (Plan and manage NRTLs)

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in power converter and/or energy storage systems compliance testing and/or certification
• Experienced in safety or fire safety or functional safety or metering standards, e.g. UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1973, UL 1741, UL 1699B(AFCI), UL 1998 UL 991, ANSI C12.1, ANSI C12.20, IEC 62933-5-1, IEC 62933-5-2 IEC 62619, UN 38.3, IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2, IEC 62933-5-2, IEC 62477-1, IEC 60730 Annex H UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1973, UL 1741, UL 1699B(AFCI), UL 1998 UL 991, ANSI C12.1, ANSI C12.20, IEC 62933-5-1, IEC 62933-5-2 IEC 62619, UN 38.3, IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2, IEC 62933-5-2, IEC 62477-1, IEC 60730 Annex H
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Attention to detail and ability to navigate/interpret ambiguity of standards
• Strong lab/test/data analysis/troubleshooting/reporting skills
• Proven track record in power converter and/or energy storage system product certifications

Responsibilities

• Identifying market entry requirements through design consultancy, testing, certification and permitting
• Participating in code development groups to advance industry standards while removing technical barriers to facilitate the deployment of innovative product technologies
• Subject Expert Matter in safety compliance standards unblock testing and certification of Tesla energy products for safety, functional safety and fire safety compliance
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot the EUT and prepare alternative solutions, negotiate testing scope and pass/fail criteria with NRTLs while meeting project timeline and safe work practices
• Train junior engineers for test configuration hardware and firmware, post process test results and submit results to certification body
• Propose and implement process improvement opportunities to facilitate testing and certification process
• Write Compliance Product Design Requirements (CPDR) summarizing safety compliance requirements for design team to achieve compliance
• Support product registrations and permitting applications
• Consultant engineering design team for medium/high voltage product design
• Research new market entry requirements
• Represent Tesla on code and committee groups to aid in renewable code advancement and feed upcoming requirements to internal stakeholders for early adoption
• Track codes, standards and regulatory changes and forward plan
• Work with NRTLs to achieve product compliance (Plan and manage NRTLs)

Benefits

• Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees