Tesla · 4 months ago
Motor Electromagnetic Design Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $177K/yrTesla is seeking a motivated engineer for research and development of electric motors, which is critical to the development of high-performance electric powertrains for their vehicles. The role involves improving modeling accuracy of electric motor losses and flux, designing and optimizing electric powertrains, and collaborating on motor validation and reporting.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop in-house electric motor design tools, combine finite element and analytical model to capture the motor flux linkage and losses
Traction motor design, use our design tools to evaluate large population of motors to derive the optimal powertrain system for electric vehicles
Motor dyno loss characterization and fault characterization
Evaluate new magnetic materials and innovative technologies, and apply them to improve motor design and manufacturing
Support new motor development, collaborate across teams for motor validation and reporting
Support production expansion, evaluate new materials and new manufacturing technologies
Develop motor control simulation model and support motor control firmware
Create simulation model for thermal model development and system engineering
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
Strong mathematical and physical understanding on electrical machinery
Expertise on finite element simulation
Strong Matlab or Python programming skills
Knowledge on motor thermal modeling
Experience on electric motor loss characterization
Knowledge on motor control theory
Preferred
Experience with NVH analysis in electric motors and drive unit as a system
Experience with insulation system
Expertise on magnetic materials
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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