Tesla Motors, Inc.
Staff Electronic Engineer, Inverter
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
The Drive Inverter team designs the power electronics that move Tesla's cars - quickly, efficiently, and reliably. Delivering hundreds of kilowatts of power from the battery to the motor, the drive inverter integrates high voltage power electronics, low voltage circuits, controls, functional safety, thermal management, and mechanical packaging. Electronic Design Engineers on the Drive Inverter team deliver component designs to ensure the system-level performance of the industry's highest production volume traction inverters.
What You'll Do
End-to-end ownership of new inverter PCBA designs including specifications, architecture, schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring up, validation, and overseeing reliability and functional testing
Collaboration with cross functional teams (mechanical, firmware, test, reliability etc.) to see products through high volume manufacturing
Design and execute high voltage and high current validation of new inverter designs
Debug complex component interactions at the vehicle level
What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 5+ years of professional experience or equivalent experience
Minimum 8 years of related industry experience, with experience managing direct reports or leading a small team
Digital and analog circuit design, including high voltage circuits or power supply design
Printed circuit board design (we use Altium) and initial bring-up: debugging, soldering, wiring, mechanical assembly
Familiarity with embedded firmware, microcontrollers and their peripherals, python scripting or similar
Familiarity with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies
Power semiconductors (MOSFETs, IGBTs, electric motors, thermal design, and/or mechanical design
Automotive networking (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
Basic control theory, including importance of sensor bandwidths, filtering
Automation of lab equipment (GPIB/SCPI/VISA)
Compensation and Benefits 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 $118,320 - $273,480/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
End-to-end ownership of new inverter PCBA designs including specifications, architecture, schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring up, validation, and overseeing reliability and functional testing
Collaboration with cross functional teams (mechanical, firmware, test, reliability etc.) to see products through high volume manufacturing
Design and execute high voltage and high current validation of new inverter designs
Debug complex component interactions at the vehicle level
What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 5+ years of professional experience or equivalent experience
Minimum 8 years of related industry experience, with experience managing direct reports or leading a small team
Digital and analog circuit design, including high voltage circuits or power supply design
Printed circuit board design (we use Altium) and initial bring-up: debugging, soldering, wiring, mechanical assembly
Familiarity with embedded firmware, microcontrollers and their peripherals, python scripting or similar
Familiarity with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies
Power semiconductors (MOSFETs, IGBTs, electric motors, thermal design, and/or mechanical design
Automotive networking (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
Basic control theory, including importance of sensor bandwidths, filtering
Automation of lab equipment (GPIB/SCPI/VISA)
Compensation and Benefits 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 $118,320 - $273,480/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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