Tesla Motors, Inc.
Sr. System Design Engineer, Drive Systems
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
The Drive System Engineering team (drive unit + inverter) is looking for a world class Senior System Design Engineer. You will use your system-level vehicle understanding to develop new control strategies and improve the real-world performance of all Tesla Drive System products, including the Robotaxi and Semi truck. You will run simulations and hardware tests to characterize and improve the fault handling, efficiency, and thermal performance of our drive units. You will manage large-scale data analysis to track failures in Tesla's fleet and lead the company to effectively reduce these failures.
What You'll Do
Develop and implement new controls to optimize system level interactions
Run simulations to validate impact and drive direction of design and software changes
Maintain and develop architecture and unit testing for several simulation workflows
Implement and manage custom data analytics to track and identify failure modes across our global fleet
Generate test plans to both validate requirements and characterize performance of early prototypes, mass production units and future products
Work with engineering teams to compile, analyze and document test profiles and results to ensure complete validation of all requirements as programs mature
Perform component and drive unit testing including dyno and environmental testing
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong experience in simulation, data analysis, and unit testing with Python and MATLAB/Simulink
Experience with SQL and large-scale data analysis preferred
Working knowledge of C/C++ a plus
Experience with environment management (git, Docker, virtual environments) a plus
Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems a plus
Experience creating and executing design validation plans and test methods to validate performance requirements
Working knowledge of power electronics systems like traction inverters a strong plus
Working knowledge of heat transfer and thermal management a plus
Working knowledge of motors and gearboxes a plus
Compensation and Benefits Benefits
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 $112,000 - $204,000/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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What You'll Do
Develop and implement new controls to optimize system level interactions
Run simulations to validate impact and drive direction of design and software changes
Maintain and develop architecture and unit testing for several simulation workflows
Implement and manage custom data analytics to track and identify failure modes across our global fleet
Generate test plans to both validate requirements and characterize performance of early prototypes, mass production units and future products
Work with engineering teams to compile, analyze and document test profiles and results to ensure complete validation of all requirements as programs mature
Perform component and drive unit testing including dyno and environmental testing
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong experience in simulation, data analysis, and unit testing with Python and MATLAB/Simulink
Experience with SQL and large-scale data analysis preferred
Working knowledge of C/C++ a plus
Experience with environment management (git, Docker, virtual environments) a plus
Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems a plus
Experience creating and executing design validation plans and test methods to validate performance requirements
Working knowledge of power electronics systems like traction inverters a strong plus
Working knowledge of heat transfer and thermal management a plus
Working knowledge of motors and gearboxes a plus
Compensation and Benefits Benefits
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 $112,000 - $204,000/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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