Sr. Magnetics Engineer, Power Electronics - Palo Alto [243988]

$104,000 - $288,000 yearly

Job Description

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.

The Role

  • 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

  • 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
Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Energy Engineering; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No