Sr. Power Electronics Engineer, Magnetics

What to Expect 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.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

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

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.