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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Electric Drive System 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 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 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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