Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Controls Engineer - Power Electronics

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFreiburg im Breisgau, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a strong foundation in control theory and power electronics.
Solid C programming skills for embedded systems.
Understanding of switched-mode power converters and feedback control, gained through industry, research, a thesis, or hands-on projects.
Hands-on hardware experience, such as lab work, prototyping, or debugging with oscilloscopes and debuggers.
For senior level: 5+ years of experience developing real-time embedded control for power electronics, or 3+ years with a PhD.
For senior level: Strong experience modeling and controlling resonant converters (e.g., LLC, CLLC, DAB), including small-signal modeling and frequency- or phase-shift-based control.
For senior level: Solid digital control background, including discrete-time design, discretization, and the effects of sampling and delay.
For senior level: A track record of taking products from prototype to production.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and validate control algorithms for high-power AC/DC and DC/DC converters across energy and automotive products, focusing on stability, dynamic performance, and robustness.
Develop real-time embedded firmware, mainly in C, including control loops, protection, and state machines.
Model and simulate converter dynamics using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or similar tools, and validate control strategies using hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) systems.
Perform hands-on bring-up, testing, and debugging of control firmware on prototype and production hardware.
Work with hardware, systems, and test teams to define requirements and performance targets, choose circuit and control architectures, and integrate algorithms into the firmware framework.
Support manufacturing with test firmware and technical support at internal and external sites.
Support fleet deployment by analyzing field data, diagnosing issues, and delivering firmware updates.
At senior level, own control architecture decisions, lead design reviews, and mentor junior engineers.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with resonant converter topologies, including coursework or thesis work.
Experience with TI C2000 or equivalent MCU peripherals, including high-resolution PWM, ADC, comparators, and CAN/ETH.
Experience with grid-connected converters (PFC, grid synchronization) and related standards, including grid codes, EMC, and functional safety.
Experience with HiL platforms such as Typhoon, OPAL-RT, or Speedgoat.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Freiburg im Breisgau
Requisition ID	285530
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Note: We are considering several seniority levels, from recent graduates to experienced engineers. Title and scope will match your experience. At Tesla Engineering Germany GmbH in Freiburg, we’re building the future of sustainable energy by developing innovative power electronics for energy storage and vehicle charging systems. Join our team to collaborate across different engineering areas, solve meaningful challenges creatively and transfer concepts from initial design, through prototyping and testing into real-world solutions.This is an opportunity to own key projects, use modern tools, and work in state-of-the-art facilities to create technologies that shape how energy systems evolve. You get to work on advancing power electronics used for Tesla products globally, thereby directly contributing to the acceleration of the world's transition to sustainable energy.

Job Responsibilities

Design, implement, and validate control algorithms for high-power AC/DC and DC/DC converters across energy and automotive products, with a focus on stability, dynamic performance, and robustness
Develop real-time embedded firmware, mainly in C, including control loops, protection, and state machines
Model and simulate converter dynamics (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS or similar) and validate control strategies using hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) systems
Do hands-on bring-up, testing, and debugging of control firmware on prototype and production hardware
Work with hardware, systems, and test teams to define requirements and performance targets, choose circuit and control architectures, and integrate algorithms into the firmware framework
Support manufacturing with test firmware and technical support at internal and external sites
Support fleet deployment by analyzing field data, diagnosing issues, and delivering firmware updates
Senior level: own control architecture decisions, lead design reviews, and mentor junior engineers

Job Requirements

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a strong foundation in control theory and power electronics
Solid C programming skills for embedded systems
Understanding of switched-mode power converters and feedback control, from industry, research, a thesis, or hands-on projects
Hands-on experience with hardware, such as lab work, prototyping, or debugging with oscilloscopes and debuggers

Additional qualifications for the senior level

5+ years of experience developing real-time embedded control for power electronics (3+ with a PhD)
Strong experience modeling and controlling resonant converters (e.g. LLC, CLLC, DAB), including small-signal modeling and frequency- or phase-shift-based control
Solid digital control background: discrete-time design, discretization, and the effects of sampling and delay
A track record of taking products from prototype to production

Preferred qualifications

Experience with resonant converter topologies, including coursework or thesis work
Experience with TI C2000 (or equivalent) MCU peripherals: high-resolution PWM, ADC, comparators, CAN/ETH
Experience with grid-connected converters (PFC, grid synchronization) and related standards (grid codes, EMC, functional safety)
Experience with HiL platforms (e.g. Typhoon, OPAL-RT, Speedgoat)

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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