Thomas L.

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Director, Vehicle Energy & Thermal Systems at Tesla

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States

Overview

Thomas L. is a director at Tesla, leading the Vehicle Energy and Thermal Systems division. An expert in industrial system simulation and digital twin technology, he has a strong background from leadership roles at Modelon, Altair, and MathWorks. He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

He has a keen interest in cutting-edge applications of simulation, such as developing high-fidelity, AI-powered digital twins for complex systems like tokamak fusion reactors.

Personality Overview

Curious

Assertive

Example Seeker

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Digital Twin Technology
His entire career, from Altair and Modelon to Tesla, has focused on leading teams in system simulation and the implementation of enterprise-level digital twin solutions.
Vehicle Thermal Systems
This is his core responsibility in his current director-level role at Tesla, managing vehicle energy and thermal performance.
AI in Engineering
He follows and shares developments in AI-powered simulation, such as NVIDIA's use of AI for creating digital twins of fusion reactors.

Media Appearances

Thomas has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Director, Vehicle Energy & Thermal Systems at Tesla
11-2023 - 4-2025
Director of Engineering – System Simulation & Digital Twin at Modelon
5-2019 - 5-2023
Director of Engineering | Energy & Thermal Systems at Altair
3-2011 - 12-2019
Engineering Manager | Energy, Process & HVAC at Altair
11-2006 - 3-2012
Senior Simulation Engineer / Industry Team Lead at MathWorks

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Thomas

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

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