Senior Motor Controls Engineer

24 hours ago


Redwood City, California, United States Tau Motors Full time
About Tau Motors

Tau Motors is a venture-backed advanced technology company based in the Bay Area, Redwood City, CA. We design and develop next-generation products for electrification, pushing the boundaries of innovation.

Our Mission

We believe that the key to a more sustainable future requires modern power conversion systems to increase the security of the world's energy. Our team of engineers, scientists, and technologists is relentlessly pursuing the creation of efficient power conversion systems.

Job Summary

We are seeking several Senior Motor Controls Engineers to join our growing team to advance our internal technology roadmap and translate our innovative products to market with our commercial partners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Help define requirements for motor control software and interfacing hardware components.
  • Understand, drive design of, and implement motor controller functionality, behaviors, and algorithms.
  • Translate algorithms into software implementation and integrate that into the firmware framework.
  • Test, validate, and troubleshoot controller implementation.
  • Develop, test, and validate motor control algorithms in the laboratory and in-vehicle.
  • Maintain awareness of and influence research and development in crucial component technologies that affect future inverter/motor designs and motor control.
  • Advance Tau's intellectual property in electric motor design and motor controls.
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of relevant industry experience.
  • 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 Python or Matlab/Simulink.
  • Strong communication and preference for working in teams.
Desired Skills
  • Master or PhD degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechatronic engineering, or equivalent degree with a focus on control systems.
  • In-depth understanding of motor control techniques such as slip-based control, field-oriented control, direct torque control.
  • Experience with model-predictive control (MPC), reference generation, and advanced estimation techniques.
  • Prior experience with flux estimation methods, 3-phase power control, analytical control system theory development and analysis.
  • Experience with various PWM schemes such as space vector, discontinuous, and sinusoidal modulation, including data-acquisition methods.
  • Familiarity with sensorless motor control algorithms and low-speed control techniques.
  • Capability of delivering high-quality C code in an embedded microcontroller environment.
  • System-oriented understanding of thermal, vehicle-level torque control, high voltage DC-link integration, efficiency optimization, and firmware integration for electric drives.
  • Awareness of UL and CE electrical safety requirements and EMC requirements relevant to the design of power converters.
  • Knowledge of environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for Automotive, Industrial, & Residential applications.
  • Proven ability to design systems that are resilient to faults and errors.
What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include an annual performance bonus, equity, and other incentive compensation plans considered part of Tau's total compensation package. The level will depend on the candidate's experience. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination.

Perks

Become part of an emerging company during a rapid growth phase—within an industry undergoing dramatic transformation for a global imperative. Work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields to: (1) attack some of the most pressing issues of today while (2) contributing to technically demanding and deeply innovative solutions. Growth potential—we advance team members who have an outsized impact. Competitive compensation based upon experience level, including stock options—we believe in capturing value in the future we create together. Flexible time off and paid holidays. Centrally located in the Bay Area on the Peninsula in vibrant downtown Redwood City. Blocks from the Caltrain. Walking distance to food and entertainment. Easy access to both the 101 and 280. Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full time team members. Comprehensive benefits including HSA and FSA benefits, commuter benefits, ancillary benefits including OneMedical membership, a variety of telehealth services, and more.

Tau is an equal opportunity employer that guarantees a work environment that respects and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.



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