Tesla · 1 month ago
Motor Technology Research Engineer
PALO ALTO, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $204K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Motor Technology Research Engineer to enhance motor performance and efficiency. The role involves researching and developing new motor technologies, collaborating with engineers and vendors, and managing motor technology development projects.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop new motor technologies electromagnetically, mechanically and thermally using finite element simulation and in-house developed software, develop new simulation capabilities as needed
Develop plans to evaluate new motor technologies, including material sourcing, prototyping, component testing, dyno testing and in-vehicle testing
Program manage the motor technology development internally and externally
Collaborate with CAE engineers and test engineer to evaluate each motor technology
Communicate and collaborate with vendors to evaluate new materials and innovative fabrication process
Creating detailed specifications for materials and drawings for parts
Create detailed test and validation plan for each new motor technology, track milestone stages such as proof of concept, durability test and industrialization
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
Strong mathematical and physical understanding on electrical machinery
Expertise on finite element simulation
Experience in electric motor design or manufacturing
Strong Matlab or Python programming skills
Strong communication skills in English
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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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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