Inverter Performance Modeling Engineer

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What to Expect

The drive inverter modeling team develops a parametric inverter model that incorporates inverter losses including semiconductor and other key components in the Inverter, develop new inverter concept, and supports vehicle architecture design, performance evaluation. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for the development, utilization, and validation of inverter models in a generalized capacity. You will develop, maintain and use the model to run trade-off studies, facilitate multi-objective optimization, and communicate performance expectations and requirements. Your work will be highly cross functional with other system engineering teams.

What You’ll Do

• Develop power semiconductor loss model and thermal model for traction inverter applications
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, PCBA, and firmware engineering teams to optimize inverter performance and understand trade-off
• Work with the model to produce repeatable and dependable results for various stakeholders within the organization
• Effectively communicate modeling study results to drive architecture and performance initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering, two years industry experience in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Excellent first-principle physics understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, power delivery, energy storage and transformation, and basic thermo-dynamics
• Hybrid or electric powertrain component model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience with large datasets and complicated models
• Experience with semiconductor devices
• Experience with high voltage design
• Experience with FEA simulation
• Knowledge of basic control theory and experience with embedded firmware development
• Working knowledge of electric machines, field oriented control, thermal design, and/or mechanical design

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

Expected Compensation

$84,000 - $300,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.