Tesla · 2 hours ago
Powertrain Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $300K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Powertrain Controls Engineer to work on algorithms that ensure seamless torque delivery to their vehicles. The role involves designing, implementing, and calibrating features that enhance the driving experience, including advanced driving modes and control systems for powertrain performance.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop control-oriented models of the powertrain, and use them to develop, implement, and refine control strategies
Work with Firmware and Integration engineers to implement, test, and debug these algorithms
Calibrate powertrain performance attributes like pedal response, drive-ability, torque split, etc. to deliver the best customer experience in terms of responsiveness, range, NVH, etc
Improve our tools and processes used to calibrate algorithms for future powertrains
Work with Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware Engineers to define control system capability and establish actuation/sensing requirements for next generation powertrains
Advance the state-of-the-art in Powertrain Control systems
Qualification
Required
Excellent background in linear systems analysis, state-estimation, and first principles design and analysis of control systems
Excellent proficiency with creating controls-oriented dynamic system models of electro-mechanical systems
Understanding and intuition for the physics of basic electric propulsion, motion control systems, and batteries
Demonstrated ability to ground-up design, analyze, and implement control systems in real-world applications
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, work hands-on, and execute on open-ended projects in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
Basic proficiency with embedded firmware development in C/C++
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Preferred
Experience with vehicle longitudinal performance characteristics
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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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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