Power Systems Controls Engineer, Megapack
What To Expect
The Megapack Site Controls team is looking for a passionate engineer to help Tesla facilitate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Our team is responsible for dynamics modeling, algorithm design, and simulation for our industrial products and integration with 3rd party devices. Our control system is a foundational building block for microgrids, and utility-scale power plants based on Megapacks, solar, and wind technologies. Our mission is to empower a seamless energy transition by delivering best-in-class power control systems.
We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join this team, focusing on the development and improvement of utility-scale power plants and industrial behind-the-meter applications. In addition, you will help unlock new business for Tesla by creating globally adaptable controls that open access to energy markets around the world.
Our controls stack includes both industry-standard and custom-built software and hardware spanning embedded and server-side systems. Flexibility, an ability to understand and contribute to a diverse set of codebases and schematics, an eagerness to collaborate with stakeholders, and strong engineering leadership are key strengths we expect you to bring to the table.
What You'll Do
Collaborate with project, compliance, product and firmware/software teams to define requirements for new control behaviors
Develop and modify control algorithms, investigating corner-cases with simulations (Matlab/Simulink)
Verify control algorithms meet product requirements using HIL test setups (Typhoon)
Document and present designs clearly to gain organization buy-in
Train project and service teams on controls concepts and troubleshooting
What You'll Bring
Strong grasp of electrical engineering and control system fundamentals
Proficiency with modeling power system controls in Simulink, PSCAD or similar
Experience with at least one programming such as Rust, Python or Golang
Familiarity with HIL tools such as Typhoon, OPAL-RT, dSPACE, etc.
Ability to communicate findings in a concise & clear manner and ability to work cross functionally with engineering, business development, and deployment personnel
A passion for sustainable energy
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:
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 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: $111,200 - $200,160/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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities
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