What to ExpectThe System Controls and
Modeling team is responsible for dynamics modeling, algorithm design, and
system controls implementation for energy products. Tesla is seeking a Sr. Power
System Controls Engineer to join the team in developing high-performance power
controls for the Tesla energy ecosystem including the Site Controller,
Microgrid Controller, Megapack and Powerwall, and Supercharger. The engineer
is expected to perform controls design through all stages starting with concept
stage, modeling, implementation, and validation. What You’ll Do
Create models to represent the Tesla Energy system in
dynamic modeling software, and real time simulations tools
Continue to increase our in-house capability to model
Tesla’s product in HIL testing environment to test the product power
system’s dynamics behavior when connected to the large and small grids
Perform modelling and HIL testing to test that the
product behavior meets the product’s design specification
Improve and build HIL test setups and automate them to
perform regression tests
What You’ll Bring
Expert knowledge of at least two power system modelling
and HIL tools: Simulink, Typhoon, OPAL-RT, PSCAD
Strong knowledge of at least one programming language:
Rust, Python, C, C++
Direct experience modelling large and small grids with
deep understanding of grid level performance requirements
Strong working knowledge of control theory, ability to
implement PID control
Setting up full HIL testing systems including physical
and software setups of meters, controllers, network switches, power
supplies, oscilloscopes, and interface cards
Communicate findings in a concise & clear manner
and ability to work cross functionally with engineering, business
development, and deployment personnel

Palo Alto, California

Full time