Electromagnetic Design Engineer, Drive Systems
Tesla
Electromagnetic Design Engineer, Drive Systems
| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, California |
| Req. ID | 233282 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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Tesla is seeking a motivated engineer for research and development of electric motors. This position is critical to the development of high-performance, high efficiency and low-cost electric powertrain for Tesla’s current and future electric vehicles. This person will be working with the motor research team to improve modeling accuracy of electric motor losses and flux, design & optimize electric powertrain, develop test plans and perform measurements in the dyno lab.
- Develop in-house electric motor design tools, combine finite element and analytical model to capture the motor flux linkage and losses
- Traction motor design, use our design tools to evaluate large population of motors to derive the optimal powertrain system for electric vehicles
- Motor dyno loss characterization and fault characterization
- Evaluate new magnetic materials and innovative technologies, and apply them to improve motor design and manufacturing
- Support new motor development, collaborate across teams for motor validation and reporting
- Support production expansion, evaluate new materials and new manufacturing technologies
- Develop motor control simulation model and support motor control firmware
- Create simulation model for thermal model development and system engineering
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, similar fields or equivalent experience
- Strong mathematical and physical understanding on electrical machinery
- Expertise on finite element simulation
- Strong Matlab or Python programming skills
- Knowledge on motor thermal modeling
- Experience on electric motor loss characterization
- Knowledge on motor control theory
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
$84,000 - $234,000/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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