Tesla · 4 months ago
Sr. Motor Electromagnetic Design Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $273K/yrTesla is seeking a motivated engineer for research and development of electric motors. This role is critical to the development of high-performance, high-efficiency, and low-cost electric powertrains for Tesla's current and future electric vehicles, involving collaboration with the motor research team to improve modeling accuracy and optimize electric powertrain design.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop in-house electric motor design tools, continue evolving finite element tools to improve high frequency loss modeling in the core and conductors
Develop analytical model to improve the flux linkage and loss calculation for various types of motors
Optimize the motor design methodology from lamination level to powertrain system, optimizing the computational resource needed to allow exploring larger design space
Detailed motor design and optimization to optimize system cost, efficiency and NVH
Motor dyno loss characterization and fault characterization
Explore and design innovative motor topology
Develop motor control simulation model and support motor control firmware
Create simulation model for thermal model development and system engineering
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
Strong mathematical and physical understanding on speed/frequency dependent loss mechanism
Excellent knowledge on finite element method
Strong Matlab or Python programming skills
Knowledge on motor thermal modeling
Experience on electric motor loss characterization
Knowledge on electric vehicle powertrain system
Knowledge on motor control theory
Expertise including NVH analysis in electric motors and drive unit, rotor structural analysis, magnetic materials, and finite element model development
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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