Sr. Electrical Engineer, High Voltage Power Electronics

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company known for innovative automotive and energy storage products.
$108,000 - $216,000
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Description For Sr. Electrical Engineer, High Voltage Power Electronics

Tesla's Power Electronics group is seeking a skilled and motivated Sr. Electrical Engineer to design and develop high-performance high-voltage power electronics hardware for automotive and energy storage products. The role involves designing, developing, and industrializing high-voltage power converter hardware, taking ownership of the development process from initial specifications to production. Key responsibilities include capturing hardware requirements, building models, selecting components, designing schematics, performing PCB layouts, and validating prototypes. The engineer will work on medium-voltage products like grid power conditioning systems and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful design, testing, and manufacturing of power converters. The role requires expertise in insulation system design, multi-physics design tools, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power converter topologies, high-voltage semiconductor selection, and experience with various EE tools and test automation programming. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors, working with a leading company in the field.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in designing and industrializing high-voltage power converter products
  • Strong understanding of power converter topologies and high-voltage semiconductor selection
  • Familiarity with insulation design and material selection
  • Proficiency in magnetics theory and application
  • Experience with schematic capture, circuit simulation tools, and PCB layout techniques
  • Proficiency with basic EE tools and test automation programming
  • Experience with high-frequency transformer insulation system design and high voltage insulated cooling systems
  • Understanding of safety compliance for grid and battery applications
  • Knowledge of basic control theory and embedded programming

Benefits: Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plans, paid time off, and various family-friendly benefits. The company also provides additional perks such as employee discounts and a supportive work environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Electrical Engineer, High Voltage Power Electronics

  • Design, develop, and industrialize high-voltage power converter hardware for automotive and energy applications
  • Take ownership of hardware development from initial specifications to production
  • Capture detailed hardware requirements, build models of power converters, select components, design schematics, perform PCB layouts, and validate prototypes
  • Design medium-voltage products, such as grid power conditioning systems
  • Collaborate with various engineering teams to design, test, validate, and manufacture power converters
  • Design insulation systems at PCBA, subassembly, and cabinet levels
  • Use multi-physics design and simulation tools to support insulation system design
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements for power grid and battery applications
  • Contribute to the architecture and modeling of power electronics topologies

Requirements For Sr. Electrical Engineer, High Voltage Power Electronics

Java
Python
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in designing and industrializing high-voltage power converter products
  • Strong understanding of power converter topologies and high-voltage semiconductor selection
  • Familiarity with insulation design and material selection
  • Proficiency in magnetics theory and application
  • Experience with schematic capture, circuit simulation tools, and PCB layout techniques
  • Proficiency with basic EE tools and test automation programming
  • Experience with high-frequency transformer insulation system design and high voltage insulated cooling systems
  • Understanding of safety compliance for grid and battery applications
  • Knowledge of basic control theory and embedded programming

Benefits For Sr. Electrical Engineer, High Voltage Power Electronics

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Family-building benefits
  • Healthcare FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-up childcare
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Discounts

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