Tesla · 1 month ago
Electric Drive System Architecture Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $168K/yrTesla is seeking a motivated engineer for powertrain system design and optimization. This position is critical to the development of electric powertrain for Tesla’s current and future electric vehicles, focusing on system optimization strategies and workflow.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Developing electric powertrain evaluation strategy for real world driving considering nonlinearities of drive unit
Developing optimal utilization strategy of electric powertrain in highly dynamic driving condition
Developing system optimization strategies for single drive unit and multi drive units for single platform and cross-platform
Optimal powertrain designs to minimize the total system cost
Managing Powertrain design database, running system sensitivity study
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
Deep understanding of power flow and energy flow in electric drivetrain
Experience on utilizing optimization algorithm
Strong understanding in thermal modeling for electric powertrain system
Strong Matlab or Python programming skills
Good physical understanding on electrical machine and power electronic
Understanding finite element simulation
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
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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