Tesla

Design and build hardware of power electronics converters for use in automotive and energy storage applications. Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineering teams to successfully to design, validate and manufacture power converters. Experience with high voltage power semiconductor selection (Si/SiC/GaN MOSFET’s, Diodes), gate drive and protection circuit design. Experience in supervision of PCB layout for minimal stray inductance and capacitance, placement strategies for better manufacturability, power/signal plane definition and EMC optimization.. Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

sr electrical engineer

What To Expect Tesla’s Power Electronics group is looking for a skilled and motivated electrical engineer to design and develop Power Electronics converter hardware intended to be used in Tesla power trains and energy products. What You'll Do <li>Design and build hardware of power electronics converters for use in automotive and energy storage applications </li><li>Start to finish ownership of hardware – from specification to design, prototype, reliability validation and high-volume manufacturing</li><li>Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineering teams to successfully to design, validate and manufacture power converters</li><li>Architecture and modeling of new power converter topologies that achieve better performance </li>What You'll Bring <li>BS degree in Electrical Engineering, or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability</li><li>4 or more years of relevant hands-on hardware experience in power converter (AC/DC, DC/DC & DC/AC) design</li><li>Strong understanding of power electronics topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC & DC/AC)</li><li>Experience with high voltage power semiconductor selection (Si/SiC/GaN MOSFET’s, Diodes), gate drive and protection circuit design</li><li>Good understanding of switching waveforms, Semi-conductor losses and experience with loss modeling</li><li>Good understanding of device characteristics, gate driving circuit design, thermal design, topologies, modulation schemes, control strategies in Medium Voltage Power Converters</li><li>Solid understanding of the theory and application of magnetics (inductors, transformers) and capacitors (Electrolytic, film and Ceramic) used for power conversion</li><li>Good experience with design analog/digital circuits and micro-processors </li><li>Familiar with schematic capture and power converter circuit simulation tools</li><li>Experience in supervision of PCB layout for minimal stray inductance and capacitance, placement strategies for better manufacturability, power/signal plane definition and EMC optimization.</li><li>Proficiency with basic EE tools (Oscilloscopes, Network analyzers, Signal Generators etc.) </li>Preferred Skills <li>MSEE or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience</li><li>Awareness of UL and CE electrical safety requirements and EMC requirements relevant to the design of power converters</li><li>Knowledge in environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for Automotive, Industrial & Residential applications</li><li>Knowledge of basic control theory and experience with embedded programming </li>Benefits Compensation and Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: <li> Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction</li><li> Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits</li><li> Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution</li><li> Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA</li><li> Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li><li> LGBTQ+ care concierge services</li><li> 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits</li><li> Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance</li><li> Employee Assistance Program</li><li> Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays</li><li> Back-up childcare and parenting support resources</li><li> Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance</li><li> Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs</li><li> Tesla Babies program</li><li> Commuter benefits</li><li> Employee discounts and perks program </li>Expected Compensation $84,000 - $300,000/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. Tesla

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