Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer - Cell Manufacturing

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or exceptional skills in related fields demonstrated through practical experience developing, implementing, and testing power electronics controls, or equivalent experience.
Exceptional understanding of electrical engineering concepts, with strong analytical skills and solid fundamentals in device, circuit, and controls theory.
Experience with embedded firmware development for real-time control systems.
Familiarity with safety and compliance standards for grid-connected power electronics.
Strong hands-on testing and troubleshooting skills.
Proficiency with electrical engineering tools, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and electronic loads.
Excellent communication skills to clearly communicate technical findings to various audiences and availability to assist other team members when questions arise.
Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Outline controller requirements based on system performance requirements.
Evaluate new topologies for controllability and fit to system needs.
Specify microcontroller requirements and drive part and component selection.
Develop controls strategy and define the supporting algorithms.
Develop dynamic models of the system and tune controller algorithms to optimize performance.
Translate algorithms into software implementation and design the software architecture and firmware implementation.
Own firmware through its lifecycle from prototype to high-volume production, producing high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment.
Test, validate, and troubleshoot controller implementation; collaborate with validation teams to add coverage to regression tests.
Develop and use computer simulations, including MATLAB/Simulink, Hardware-in-the-Loop, and Software-in-the-Loop, to investigate new algorithms, modifications, or corner-case events.
Support safety and compliance testing.

Desired Qualifications

Five or more years of experience in electronic hardware and firmware integration, power electronics control, and battery design and testing.
Previous experience with battery cell testing across all form factors, high-current interface design, and thermal systems management.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	San Diego, California
Requisition ID	287273
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>The Cell Manufacturing Power Electronics Controls and Modeling team is responsible for dynamics modeling, algorithm design, and controller implementation for switching power converters and ultra-high-resolution measurement systems. Tesla is seeking a power electronics controls engineer to join the team in developing high-performance controls for a wide spectrum of AC and DC products including chargers, grid-tied inverters, dc-dc converters, and novel applications. The engineer is expected to perform controls design through all stages starting with topology trade-offs, concept stage, modeling, implementation, and validation. You will show outstanding organizational and communication skills and an eagerness to push the industry forward.   </div>

Job Responsibilities

Outline controller requirements based on system performance requirements
Evaluate new topologies for controllability and fit to system needs
Specify microcontroller requirements and drive part/component selection
Develop controls strategy and define the supporting algorithms
Develop dynamic models of the system, and tune controller algorithms accordingly to optimize performance
Translate algorithms into software implementation, design the software architecture and firmware implementation
Own firmware through life cycle from prototype to high-volume production, high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
Test, validate, and troubleshoot controller implementation. Collaborate with validation teams to add coverage to regression tests
Develop and utilize computer simulations (Matlab/Simulink, Hardware in the Loop, Software in the Loop) to investigate new algorithms, modifications, or corner-case events
Support safety and compliance testing

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical experience developing, implementing, and testing power electronics controls, or equivalent experience
Exceptional understanding of electrical engineering concepts, strong analytical skills with solid device, circuit, and controls theory fundamentals
Experience with embedded firmware development for real-time controls systems
Familiarity with safety and compliance standards for grid-connected power electronics
Strong hands-on testing and troubleshooting skills
Proficiency with EE tools (scopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads)
Excellent communication skills, can clearly communicate technical findings to various audiences, be available to other team members when questions arise. Excellent attention to detail
5+ years of experience in electronic hardware and firmware integration, power electronics control, and battery design/testing preferred
Previous experience with battery cell testing (all form factors), high current interface design, and thermal systems management preferred

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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