What To Expect
As a key member of the motor engineering team, the Motor Technology Research Engineer will be responsible for researching, developing and program manage various new technologies to enhance the motor performance, efficiency and reduce the cost. The technologies include but not limited to new topologies, new materials and innovative manufacturing related technologies, which will be introduced to Tesla’s development programs.

What You'll Do

Develop new motor technologies electromagnetically, mechanically and thermally using finite element simulation and in-house developed software, develop new simulation capabilities as needed

Develop plans to evaluate new motor technologies, including material sourcing, prototyping, component testing, dyno testing and in-vehicle testing

Program manage the motor technology development internally and externally

Collaborate with CAE engineers and test engineer to evaluate each motor technology

Communicate and collaborate with vendors to evaluate new materials and innovative fabrication process

Creating detailed specifications for materials and drawings for parts

Create detailed test and validation plan for each new motor technology, track milestone stages such as proof of concept, durability test and industrialization

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

Strong mathematical and physical understanding on electrical machinery

Expertise on finite element simulation

Experience in electric motor design or manufacturing

Strong Matlab or Python programming skills

Strong communication skills in English

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

$112,000 - $192,000/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.

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