Motor Controls Engineer, Vehicle Software

About the role

• Motor Controls Engineer, Vehicle Software | Tesla (Vehicle Software)
• Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 285028 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

You will design and ship the motor controls behind current and future Tesla traction motors and vehicle actuator drives, spanning the entire fleet from Cybercab to Semi and Roadster. Join the team building the drive inverter controls behind Plaid acceleration, a rare-earth-free motor, and the most efficient EV on the road. Or work on actuators such as steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire that unlock autonomy and give Cybertruck the handling of a sports car in a full-size truck.

What You'll Do

• Define requirements for motor control software and interfacing hardware components including voltage and current sensors, power stages, and position sensors
• Drive design of, and implement motor controller functionality, behaviors, and algorithms
• Develop, test, and validate motor control algorithms in the laboratory and in-vehicle
• Influence R&D on future inverter/motor designs, advancing Tesla's IP in actuators, drives, and controls

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience implementing controls in traction motor or other inverter-fed drives
• 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
• Knowledge of motor control algorithms: FOC, PWM schemes, sensorless/low-speed techniques
• System-oriented understanding of thermal, vehicle-level torque control, high-voltage DC-link integration, efficiency optimization, and firmware integration for electric drives

Benefits

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

• 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$140,000 - $360,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.