Sr. Network Deployment Engineer

• Define and own metricsforsuccessfulnetwork deploymenton site;identifyinefficiencies and drive improvements for faster site network deployment
• As an SME for complex networking architectures, you will collaborate with the Network Operations team, Projects team and software teams for reviewing andvalidatingnew and existing network design and features
• Validate and support thedeployment oftools and processes fornetworkself-tests, performance diagnosticsand loggingto streamline network deploymentand 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 definethesupport model, workflows and metricsfor Tesla service team and Network operations teamto effectivelymaintainand manage site network availability
• Stay up to date withindustry and customer requirements to develop technical network solutions andframework
• Write functional requirements/specifications documents, test procedure and site commissioning and acceptance documentationfor network related features modules and procedures
• Write knowledge articles and train the SCADAand project deployment team on site networking concepts to enable cross pollination and team success
• Role mayrequireup to 25% travel

• Degree inElectrical 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 protocolsmainly layer2 and layer 3, network traffic analysis,diagnostics,and troubleshooting
• Hands on knowledge with networkredundancy and time sync protocols such asREP, MRP,HRS, PRP, and NTP, PTP, etc.
• Working knowledge of networking architecture of large complex industrial control systems,operationaltechnologies,andindustrial cyber security standards
• Must beastrong communicator,self-motivated,and passionateaboutproblem solving
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC-104, OPC, IEC 61850 preferred
• Strong understanding of Virtualization platforms such as VMwarevSphere, MS Hyper-V,etc.ispreferred
• 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

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

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.