What to Expect
As a member of the Motor Controls team, you will model, design, implement, test and benchmark the motor controls of current and future Tesla traction motor drives and low voltage drives. You’ll have the opportunity to develop motor control algorithms that will enhance the performance of impactful technologies, such as traction machines, streer-by-wire systems, and Optimus, driving advancements in efficiency and innovation. 
What You’ll Do
Help define requirements for motor control software and interfacing hardware components including voltage and current sensors, power stages, speed sensors 
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 that influence future inverter / motor designs and motor control 
Advance Tesla Motors intellectual property in electric motor design and motor controls 
What You’ll Bring
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 such as field oriented control and direct torque control 
Experience with various PWM schemes such as space vector and discontinuous modulation 
Familiarity with sensorless motor control algorithms and low speed control techniques 
System-oriented understanding of thermal, vehicle-level torque control, high voltage DC-link integration, efficiency optimization, and firmware integration for electric drives 
Degreee in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability

PALO ALTO, California

Full time