What To Expect
To ensure Tesla’s overall mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, the Tesla Energy team is bringing our world leading battery technology to the grid. Tesla is leveraging its breakthrough firmware, electronics, test, and manufacturing capability to develop and deploy grid connected storage at residential, industrial, and utility levels.
Tesla Energy is looking for an engineer who is passionate about hardware/firmware integration and validation to drive the world’s transition to a sustainable future. We emphasize collaboration in our work, and always encourage each other to have fun while we change the world together.
What You’ll Do
Perform hardware and firmware integration of next generation power converters for residential energy storage/solar/charging systems
Lead and own hardware design and control validation, board debug, root-cause analysis and hardware/firmware mitigations
Develop and execute test plans to validate functions, features, and system performance
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure functional, performance, and safety requirements are successfully achieved
Conduct failure analysis to understand root cause and drive resolution for failures originating in testing and from the field
Drive continuous improvement in design and performance by providing direct and accurate feedback to design owners
Debug and fix hardware and firmware issues on complex, high power/high voltage products
Hands-on with hardware bring up and prototyping
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in electronic hardware integration and power converter design/testing
In-depth understanding of HV power electronic components (active and passive) and expertise in developing associated characterization/validation testing methods
Strong understanding of device characteristics, gate driving circuit design, thermal design, magnetics design (inductors, transformers), power electronics topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC & DC/AC), modulation schemes, and control theories
Experience with Altium or other schematic entry and PCB layout software
Experience with Python, C, C++
Proficiency with basic EE tools (scopes, network analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, CAN tools)
Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex hardware/software systems
Effective communicator and excellent attention to detail
Preferred: Experience with inverters, batteries, and solar PV arrays
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:
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
$104,000 – $348,000/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.
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