November 19, 2024

Sr. EMC Design Engineer, Power Electronics

Mid • On-site

$84,000 - $216,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

What to Expect
As an integral part of our Power Electronics team, you'll be working on next-gen power converters for an array of cutting-edge applications such as vehicle on-board chargers, PV inverters, Powerwall, Supercharger, Megapack, and more.
What You’ll Do
  • Collaborate with multifaceted cross-functional teams, including electrical and mechanical design engineers, magnetics design engineers, controls engineers, and EMC test engineers throughout the entire product development cycle, including concept and architecture definition, design, prototyping, testing, supplier collaboration, and manufacturing introduction
  • Carryout EMI filter design, provide direction for schematic and circuit board layout, product integration, packaging, assembly, cable interface design, shielding, and grounding to ensure EMC compliance at the product level
  • Leverage your strong technical background and problem-solving abilities to debug issues and implement fixes during EMC testing, ensuring our products are fully compliant with required standards
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Fundamental knowledge of power electronics topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC & DC/AC) and switching waveforms
  • Familiarity with schematic capture, power converter and electro-magnetic circuit simulation tools
  • 4 or more years of hands-on experience with EMI filter designs for power converters and compliance testing
  • Strong understanding of conducted and radiated noise sources and their mitigation techniques in power electronic systems
  • Experience with design of common mode and differential mode chokes for noise filtering 
  • Experience in supervision of PCB layout for minimal stray parameters, power/signal plane definition for EMC optimization
  • Thorough knowledge of EMC test standards such as FCC and EN 
  • Experience with the test methods and use of measuring equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, amplifier, antennas, line filters etc
  • Awareness of UL and CE electrical safety requirements and EMC requirements relevant to power converters
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 - $216,000/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.