November 19, 2024

Powertrain Modeling Engineer

Mid • On-site

$84,000 - $168,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

What to Expect

The Powertrain Architecture and Modeling team develops a parametric vehicle model that is utilized for vehicle architecture design, performance evaluation, and decision making.

 

As a member of the team, you will be responsible for the development, utilization, and validation of component and system models in a generalized capacity. You will use the model to guide design teams in trade-off studies, facilitate multi-objective optimization, and communicate performance expectations and requirements through the engineering lifecycle of various products and initiatives. Your work will be highly cross functional with Chassis, Cell, Battery, Thermal, and Drive System Engineering teams.
What You’ll Do
  • Advance the capabilities of and intellectual property of Tesla’s in-house powertrain performance model
  • Work with the model to produce repeatable and dependable results for various stakeholders within the organization
  • Effectively communicate modeling study results to drive architecture and performance initiatives
  • Develop a consistent framework for reporting progress of model and component development as components go from conception to prototype to full-production status
What You’ll Bring
  • Excellent first-principles physics understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, power delivery, energy storage and transformation, and basic thermo and aero-dynamics
  • Hybrid or electric powertrain component model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink
  • Experience with advanced model development, preferably in MATLAB/Simulink
  • Experience with large datasets and complicated models
  • Strong communication skills and preference for working in teams
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
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 - $168,000/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.