Motor Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls
Description For Motor Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls
Tesla is seeking a talented Motor Controls Engineer to join their Vehicle Controls team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of electric vehicle technology and robotics, specifically focusing on motor control systems for Tesla's various platforms including traction motors and the Optimus project.
The position combines cutting-edge technology with practical engineering challenges, requiring expertise in both theoretical motor control principles and hands-on implementation. As a member of the Motor Controls team, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing motor control algorithms that directly impact the performance of Tesla's vehicles and robotic systems.
The ideal candidate will bring strong fundamentals in AC electric motors and drive systems, along with practical experience in embedded systems programming using C/C++. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology and have the opportunity to contribute to Tesla's intellectual property portfolio in electric motor design and control systems.
This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $120,000 to $300,000 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. Tesla provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage with $0 payroll deduction options, 401(k) with employer match, and various family-friendly benefits.
Working at Tesla means being part of a mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. You'll collaborate with talented engineers in a fast-paced environment where your work will have a direct impact on next-generation vehicle technology and robotics systems. The role offers excellent growth opportunities and the chance to work on revolutionary products that are shaping the future of transportation and automation.
Responsibilities For Motor Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls
- Help define requirements for motor control software and interfacing hardware components
- Understand, drive design of, and implement motor controller functionality, behaviors, and algorithms
- Develop, test, and validate motor control algorithms in the laboratory and in-vehicle
- Maintain awareness of and influence research and development in key component technologies
- Advance Tesla Motors intellectual property in electric motor design and motor controls
Requirements For Motor Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls
- Strong fundamentals of AC electric motors and drive systems analysis, modeling and control
- Solid background in linear systems analysis, stability, and controller design
- Basic proficiency with embedded firmware development in C/C++
- Model development and data analysis in Matlab/Simulink
- Strong communication and preference for working in teams
- In-depth understanding of torque control techniques
- Experience with various PWM schemes
- Familiarity with sensorless motor control algorithms
- System-oriented understanding of thermal, vehicle-level torque control
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics
Benefits For Motor Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase 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
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Jobs Related To Tesla Motor Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls
