Permanent Magnet Motor Design & Launch Engineer, Motor Design - Tesla Motors : Job Details

Job Summary:As a key member of the motor research team, the Motor Design & Launch Engineer will be responsible for researching and developing permanent magnet for electric motors. This person will work closely with the motor design team and magnet vendors to develop innovative magnet solutions and introduce latest magnet technologies to Tesla's and exiting product line and new design. This person will also work closely with manufacturing team for easier rotor manufacturing and higher quality through innovative design.Responsibilities

• Work cross functionally to introduce latest magnet technologies into Tesla's production line and research pipeline, including prototyping, validation, change control, production trial and fleet trial
• Analyze permanent magnet behavior inside electric motors with finite element simulation
• Define magnet specifications using simulation and testing data to meet the motor requirement in real world driving
• Design and monitor magnet manufacturing process with magnet vendors to meet the design targets
• Adjust magnet specifications to achieve higher production quality and lower cost
• Perform testing and validation of new magnet and new magnet vendors in existing motor line and for new motor development
• Manage & perform magnet level testing to understand partial demagnetization, with and without heavy rare earth diffusion
• Develop magnet with controlled coercivity gradient under diffusion

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, similar fields or equivalent experience
• Strong mathematical and physical understanding on electrical machinery
• Expertise on finite element simulation
• Deep understanding of permanent magnet materials and irreversible demagnetization
• Strong Matlab or Python programming skills
• Strong communication skills in English
• Experience in electric motor design or manufacturing

Compensation and Benefits BenefitsAlong 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$84,000 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.