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What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a motivated engineer for research and development of electric motors. This positions is critical to the development of high-performance, high efficiency, and low-cost electric powertrain for Tesla's current and future electrica vehicles. This person will be working with the motor research team to improve modeling accuracy of electric motor losses and flux, design & optimize electric powertrain, develop test plans and perform measurements in the dyno lab.
What You'll Do
- Develop in-house electric motor design tools, continue evolving finite element tools to improve high frequency loss mdoeling in the core and conductors
- Develop analytical model to improve the flux linkage and loss calculation for various types of motors
- Optimize the motor design methodology from lamination level to powertrain system, optimizing the computational resource needed to allow exploring larger design space
- Detailed motor design and optimization to optimize system cost, efficiency and NVH
- Motor dyno loss characterization and fault characterization
- Explore and design innovative motor topology
- Develop motor control simulation model and support motor control firmware
- Create simulation model for thermal model development and system engineering
What You'll Bring
- Master'sDegree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong mathematical and physical understanding on speed/frquency dependent loss mechanism
- Excellent knowledge on finite element method
- Strong Matlab or Python programming skills
- Knowledge on motor thermal modeling
- Experience on electric motor loss characterization
- Knowledge on electric vehicle powertrain system
- Knowledge on motor control theory
- Expertise including NVH analysis in electric motors and drive unit, rotor structural analysis, magnetic materials, and finite element model development
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)
- 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
$100,160 - $273,480/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 Motors, Inc.
100,160 - 273,480 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
Sep 09, 2025