Davita Inc.
Sr. Electrical Engineer, Power Electronics
Davita Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
Tesla's Power Electronics group is looking for a skilled and motivated electrical engineer to design and develop power electronics converter hardware for Tesla powertrains and energy products. What You'll Do
Architect, design, build, and industrialize
power converter hardware for use in automotive and energy applications Own the hardware development process
from specification to design, prototyping, reliability validation, and production Capture hardware requirements , build detailed circuit and switching models of power converters, select components, design schematics, PCB layout, build prototypes, and validate hardware Collaborate
with systems architecture, mechanical, PCB layout, manufacturing, reliability, and firmware teams to successfully design, test, validate, and manufacture power converters for Tesla products Research and model
new power electronics topologies that offer superior performance What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience 4+ years of hands-on experience in designing and industrializing power converter products Strong understanding of power converter topologies, both theory and practical design Experience with high voltage power semiconductor selection (IGBTs, SiC, GaN MOSFETs, Diodes), gate drive design, and sensing circuits Solid understanding of magnetics (inductors, transformers) and capacitors (film, ceramic, electrolytic) for high voltage and high frequency power conversion Knowledge of switching waveforms, conduction loss mechanisms, and loss modeling Proficiency with schematic capture, circuit simulation tools, and basic EE tools (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators), including test automation programming Experience in PCB layout for minimal parasitics, manufacturability, power/signal plane design, and EMC optimization Understanding of environmental, reliability, and safety standards for automotive, industrial, and residential applications Basic control theory knowledge, embedded programming experience, and awareness of UL and CE safety and EMC requirements Compensation and Benefits
Full-time Tesla employees are eligible for benefits from day 1, including: Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits Dental and vision plans with $0 contribution options Company-paid HSA contributions Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial benefits Basic life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick, vacation, paid holidays, and flex time Back-up childcare and parenting support Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal services, and pet insurance Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks Expected Compensation
$100,160 - $225,840 annual salary plus cash and stock awards and benefits. The actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and other factors. Details will be provided upon offer.
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Tesla's Power Electronics group is looking for a skilled and motivated electrical engineer to design and develop power electronics converter hardware for Tesla powertrains and energy products. What You'll Do
Architect, design, build, and industrialize
power converter hardware for use in automotive and energy applications Own the hardware development process
from specification to design, prototyping, reliability validation, and production Capture hardware requirements , build detailed circuit and switching models of power converters, select components, design schematics, PCB layout, build prototypes, and validate hardware Collaborate
with systems architecture, mechanical, PCB layout, manufacturing, reliability, and firmware teams to successfully design, test, validate, and manufacture power converters for Tesla products Research and model
new power electronics topologies that offer superior performance What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience 4+ years of hands-on experience in designing and industrializing power converter products Strong understanding of power converter topologies, both theory and practical design Experience with high voltage power semiconductor selection (IGBTs, SiC, GaN MOSFETs, Diodes), gate drive design, and sensing circuits Solid understanding of magnetics (inductors, transformers) and capacitors (film, ceramic, electrolytic) for high voltage and high frequency power conversion Knowledge of switching waveforms, conduction loss mechanisms, and loss modeling Proficiency with schematic capture, circuit simulation tools, and basic EE tools (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators), including test automation programming Experience in PCB layout for minimal parasitics, manufacturability, power/signal plane design, and EMC optimization Understanding of environmental, reliability, and safety standards for automotive, industrial, and residential applications Basic control theory knowledge, embedded programming experience, and awareness of UL and CE safety and EMC requirements Compensation and Benefits
Full-time Tesla employees are eligible for benefits from day 1, including: Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits Dental and vision plans with $0 contribution options Company-paid HSA contributions Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial benefits Basic life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick, vacation, paid holidays, and flex time Back-up childcare and parenting support Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal services, and pet insurance Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks Expected Compensation
$100,160 - $225,840 annual salary plus cash and stock awards and benefits. The actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and other factors. Details will be provided upon offer.
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