Tesla · 19 hours ago
Sr. Engineer, Tribology, Drive Systems
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $199K/yrTesla is seeking a world-class engineer specialized in tribology modeling and EIBD analysis to join their Drive System Engineering team. The role involves optimizing existing lubrication and gearbox models, conducting analytical simulations, and collaborating with engineers to support the development of Tesla's drive units.
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Responsibilities
Understand system specs and sensitivities
Optimize and innovate existing high fidelity tribology system model and build new model to connect with in house electromagnetic model to inform future designs
Optimize the existing and innovate new tribology and EIBD characterization testing equipment and testing methods
Understand the existing EIBD migration system design and input variables
Validate and optimize model through tribometer level and drive unit level characterization testing
Analyze data and find most cost friendly EIBD mitigation solution which meet design requirements
Organize cross functional teams to tackle this system challenge
Optimize the current system tribology model
Apply tribology simulation to assist design projects
Qualification
Required
Understanding of EIBD mechanism in drive unit (drive inverter, electric motor, and gearbox), corresponding failure mechanism, and mitigation solutions
Understanding of bearing failure mechanism
Background in electrical engineering and mechanical engineering
Experience with data analysis software (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Python, etc.)
Experience in 3D modeling a plus. CATIA preferred
Experience with instrumentation, measurement, calibration, and tribology laboratory testing
Modeling architecture experience a plus
Working knowledge of drive unit and understanding of bearing lubrication a plus
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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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