Electric Drive System Modeling Engineer

What to Expect

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 develop & improve the loss model, flux linkage model and control model; design & optimize electric powertrain, develop test plans and perform measurements in the dyno lab.

• Develop cohesive simulation model for 3 phase and multi-phase motor, for both finite element analysis and dynamic motor control
• Develop the motor fault behavior model and develop motor fault handling strategy
• Develop high frequency motor model to couple with drive inverter switching model
• Traction motor design, use our design tools to evaluate large population of motors to derive the optimal powertrain system for electric vehicles
• Support new motor development, collaborate across teams for motor validation and reporting
• Support production change & expansion, evaluate new materials and manufacturing technologies
• Develop motor control simulation model and support motor control firmware

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong mathematical and physical understanding on electrical machinery
• Expertise on finite element simulation
• Knowledge on motor control theory
• Strong Matlab or Python programming skills
• Experience on electric motor loss characterization
• Experience with NVH analysis in electric motors and drive unit as a system perferred
• Experience with insulation system preferred
• Expertise on magnetic materials preferred
• Experience in electric motor design or manufacturing

Benefits

• 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

$100,000 - $228,000/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.