Sr. Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Energy Products

About the role

Sr. Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Energy Products | Tesla (Energy Engineering)

Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 283125 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

The Power Electronics Controls and Modeling team is responsible for dynamics modeling, algorithm design, and controller implementation for switching power converters. The team’s responsibility spans a wide spectrum of power conversion systems required for both automotive and energy products.

Tesla is seeking a Power Electronics Controls Engineer to join the team in developing high-performance controls for a wide spectrum of ac and dc products including chargers, grid-tied inverters, and resonant dc-dc converters. The engineer is expected to perform controls design through all stages starting with topology discussions, concept stage, modeling, implementation, and validation.

What You'll Do

• Outline controller requirements based on system performance requirements
• Evaluate new topologies for controllability and fit to system needs
• Specify microcontroller requirements and drive part selection
• Develop controls strategy and define the supporting algorithms
• Develop dynamic models of the system, and tune controller algorithms accordingly to optimize performance
• Translate algorithms into software implementation, and work with the firmware team to integrate that into the firmware framework
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot controller implementation
• Develop and utilize computer simulations (Matlab/Simulink, HiL, SiL) to investigate new algorithms, modifications, or corner-case events
• Support safety/compliance testing

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical skills with solid device, circuit, and controls theory fundamentals
• Strong hands-on testing and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with embedded firmware development for real-time controls systems
• Familiarity with safety and compliance standards for grid-connected power electronics
• Familiarity with grid operation is a plus

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 - $300,000/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.