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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Motor Electromagnetic & NVH Modeling Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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What to Expect Tesla is seeking a motivated engineer for research and development of electric motors. This positions is critical to the development of high-performance, high efficiency, and low-cost electric powertrain for Tesla's current and future electrica 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.

What You’ll Do

Develop in-house electric motor design tools, continue evolving finite element tools to improve high frequency loss mdoeling in the core and conductors

Develop analytical model to improve the flux linkage and loss calculation for various types of motors

Optimize the motor design methodology from lamination level to powertrain system, optimizing the computational resource needed to allow exploring larger design space

Detailed motor design and optimization to optimize system cost, efficiency and NVH

Motor dyno loss characterization and fault characterization

Explore and design innovative motor topology

Develop motor control simulation model and support motor control firmware

Create simulation model for thermal model development and system engineering

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

Strong mathematical and physical understanding on speed/frquency dependent loss mechanism

Excellent knowledge on finite element method

Strong Matlab or Python programming skills

Knowledge on motor thermal modeling

Experience on electric motor loss characterization

Knowledge on electric vehicle powertrain system

Knowledge on motor control theory

Expertise including NVH analysis in electric motors and drive unit, rotor structural analysis, magnetic materials, and finite element model development

Compensation and Benefits 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)

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

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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