Tesla

Motor Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls

Tesla, Palo Alto, CA, United States

As a member of the Motor Controls team, you will model, design, implement, test and benchmark the motor controls of current and future Tesla traction motor drives and low voltage drives. You'll have the opportunity to develop motor control algorithms that will enhance the performance of impactful technologies, such as traction machines, streer-by-wire systems, and Optimus, driving advancements in efficiency and innovation.

Responsibilities

Help define requirements for motor control software and interfacing hardware components including voltage and current sensors, power stages, speed sensors
Understand, drive design of, and implement motor controller functionality, behaviors, and algorithms
Develop, test, and validate motor control algorithms in the laboratory and in-vehicle
Maintain awareness of and influence research and development in key component technologies that influence future inverter / motor designs and motor control
Advance Tesla Motors intellectual property in electric motor design and motor controls

Requirements

Strong fundamentals of AC electric motors and drive systems analysis, modeling and control
Solid background in linear systems analysis, stability, and controller design
Basic proficiency with embedded firmware development in C/C++
Model development and data analysis in Matlab/Simulink
Strong communication and preference for working in teams
In-depth understanding of torque control techniques such as field oriented control and direct torque control
Experience with various PWM schemes such as space vector and discontinuous modulation
Familiarity with sensorless motor control algorithms and low speed control techniques
System-oriented understanding of thermal, vehicle-level torque control, high voltage DC-link integration, efficiency optimization, and firmware integration for electric drives
Degreee in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

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