Tesla Motors, Inc.
Electric Drive System Modeling Engineer
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
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. What You'll Do
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 What You'll Bring
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 preferred Experience with insulation system preferred Expertise on magnetic materials preferred Experience in electric motor design or manufacturing Compensation and Benefits
Expected Compensation $100,160 - $225,840/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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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. What You'll Do
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 What You'll Bring
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 preferred Experience with insulation system preferred Expertise on magnetic materials preferred Experience in electric motor design or manufacturing Compensation and Benefits
Expected Compensation $100,160 - $225,840/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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