Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer

3 days ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Tesla Full time
Job Title: Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer

Tesla is seeking a highly skilled Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer to join our Power Electronics Controls and Modeling team. As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for designing and developing high-performance controls for a wide range of power conversion systems, including chargers, grid-tied inverters, and resonant dc-dc converters.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop 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:
  • Competitive pay
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • 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:

$104,000 - $348,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits



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