DoorDash · 1 day ago
Senior Motor Control Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$134K/yr - $197K/yr
3+ years expDoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash that explores robotics and automation to transform last mile logistics. The Senior Motor Control Engineer will design and test control algorithms for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors and integrate them with the delivery robot's powertrain system, while continuously improving development processes and testing methods.
AppsDeliveryE-Commerce PlatformsFood DeliveryOnline Portals
Responsibilities
Design and implement field-oriented control (FOC) of PMSM and low-level diagnostics algorithms using MATLAB and Simulink
Tune control algorithms to optimize powertrain performance using closed-loop simulation, dyno testing and robot-level testing
Build infrastructure (plant models, functional models) to systematically verify the behavior of control laws and algorithms using Simulink Test
Proactively design features/systems/processes to exceed the needs of internal customers i.e. robot operations, field service, autonomy software stack and hardware
Define and solve new problems not listed here using new skills and knowledge that you may have to acquire on the fly!
Qualification
Required
BS/MS degree in Power Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
3+ years of experience in developing and testing of controls algorithms for PMSM
3+ years hands-on experience of building automotive, aerospace, autonomous vehicles or other complex mechatronics systems
Excellent understanding of power electronics circuits for motor controls, including gate drivers and inverters
Understands basic electronics and able to read and review board schematics
Proficiency in using lab instruments for debugging motor controls issues
Proficiency in model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and strong understanding of fundamental parts of robotics or mechatronics systems: feedback control, sensors, actuators, embedded controllers, CAN communication
Working knowledge of C and auto-code generation using Embedded Coder
Experience using source control and build automation tools like Git, jenkins etc
Preferred
Working knowledge of C++/Python
Experience in building physical models of mechatronic systems for simulation
Experience using TI DRV8x gate driver chips
Experience in sensorless estimation algorithms
Strong understanding of electric powertrain and road vehicle dynamics
Deep respect and understanding for a principled and rigorous approach to testing safety-critical systems
Ability to write clear, concise and complete documentation of designs and tasks
Benefits
401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off
Paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability and basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program
Company
DoorDash
DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses. It is a sub-organization of DoorDash.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.22BKey Investors
Durable Capital PartnersT. Rowe PriceDarsana Capital Partners
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.75B
2020-12-09IPO
2020-06-11Series H· $400M
Leadership Team
Tony Xu
CEO and Co-founder
Stanley Tang
Co-Founder / Chief Product Officer
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