Sr. Power Electronics Engineer, Magnetics

Tesla's Power Electronics group is looking for a skilled and motivated electrical engineer to design and develop power magnetic components for power converters intended to be used in vehicle and/or stationary storage platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of magnetic components for power converters intended to be used in vehicle and/or energy storage applications
• Work closely with power electronics and mechanical design engineers to develop low cost high efficiency magnetics components (inductors, transformers, etc.)
• Start to finish ownership of magnetic components - from specification to design, prototype, testing and manufacturing

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 4 or more years of experience with magnetic component designs for high frequency power electronic converters
• Solid understanding of electro-magnetic theory, properties of magnetic materials and winding techniques for high frequency magnetic components
• Good understanding of thermal, mechanical and packaging challenges associated with design of magnetics
• Experience with core selection, winding design, conductor selection (Litz/Foil/Solid/PCB), loss modeling and loss characterization in inductors and transformers
• Familiarity with power converter and electro-magnetic circuit simulation tools (Maxwell, Ansys etc.)
• Knowledge of UL and CE electrical safety requirements relevant to the design of magnetic components

Compensation and Benefits
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)
• 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

$103,200 - $215,640/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.