Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer

3 days ago


Stanford, California, United States Tesla Full time
Job Summary

The Power Electronics Controls and Modeling team at Tesla is seeking a highly skilled Power Electronics Controls Engineer to join their team in developing high-performance controls for a wide range of AC and DC products, including chargers, grid-tied inverters, and resonant DC-DC converters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform controls design through all stages, from topology discussions to implementation and validation.
  • Evaluate new topologies for controllability and fit to system needs.
  • Specify microcontroller requirements and drive part selection.
  • Develop controls strategy and define supporting algorithms.
  • Develop dynamic models of the system and tune controller algorithms to optimize performance.
  • Translate algorithms into software implementation and work with the firmware team to integrate it 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.
Requirements
  • 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

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

$120,000 - $252,000/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.



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