Sr. Power Systems Engineer, Studies
Tesla
Sr. Power Systems Engineer, Studies
| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, California |
| Req. ID | 232523 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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- Work with customers to create plant controls set-up and dynamic models in real time simulations tools for pre-commissioning testing of grid scale BESS projects
- Perform modelling and HIL testing to ensure that the product behavior meets the product's design specification and project's requirement. As needed, improve models or work with the product team to influence system architecture/controls or work with the customer to set clear expectations of the intended behavior
- Continue to increase our in-house capability to model Tesla's product in HIL testing environment to test the product power system's dynamics behavior when connected to the large and small grids
- Improve and build HIL test setups and automate them to perform studies in a time efficient way with clear indexing/documentation of a large test data set
- Work with both the product design team and the firmware/software teams to keep models current with the technology roadmap
- Expert knowledge of at least one HIL tool and one power system modelling tools: RTDS, Typhoon, OPAL-RT, PSCAD/EMTP-RV
- Strong knowledge of at least one programming language: Python, Rust, C, C++, or Go and version control software like GIT
- Setting up and debugging full HIL testing systems including physical and software setups of meters, relays, controllers (like RTAC), network switches/protocols, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and interface cards
- Direct experience with running customer facing HIL controls witness testing, modelling large and small grids with understanding of grid level performance requirements
- Strong working knowledge of control theory, ability to implement PID control
- Degree with focus in power systems or control preferred or equivalent experience
- Communicate findings in a concise & clear manner and ability to work cross functionally with customers, engineering, business development, and deployment personnel
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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
$116,000 - $258,000/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.
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