November 19, 2024

Performance Modeling Engineer, Inverter

Mid • On-site

$84,000 - $186,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

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 an inverter modeling framework that will manage key project deliverables, automate reports, manage large datasets, and provide insight into next generation designs
  • Work with experimental data to develop thermal system and power semiconductor models
  • Take part in system level studies to optimize inverter performance for application specific operation
  • Collaborate with Thermal System Designers, Inverter Firmware Developers, and Reliability Engineers to ensure safe, reliable, operation
  • Use Tesla's world class drive unit dynamometers to test inverter operation and validate loss models across torque and speed
  • Effectively communicate modeling results to drive architecture, cost, and performance initiatives 
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering and two years industry experience or equivalent experience
  • Experience with advanced model development in MATLAB/Simulink, preferably of power converters
  • Excellent understanding of power semiconductors and/or power converters working principle
  • Experience with large datasets and complex models.
  • Excellent first-principal physics understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, power delivery, energy storage and transformation, and basic thermo-dynamics
  • Hands on experience with power-semiconductor double pulse testing and thermal system characterization. 
  • Proficient with common electronic test equipment. (oscilloscopes, signal generators, DC-supplies, multimeters, network analyzers, and power analyzers)
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 - $186,000/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.