| Location | Palo Alto, CA |
As a member of Tesla Vehicle Controls team you will play a pivotal role in defining how customers interact with our vehicles. You will design simulate and help implement and calibrate control and estimation algorithms for mechatronic systems such as doors liftgate windows and powertrain motors.
Research design simulate implement debug calibrate and test control estimation and monitoring algorithms for various electro-mechanical systems in the vehicle body and powertrain
Work collaboratively with responsible Electrical Mechanical and Firmware Engineers to define actuation sensing requirements establish control system capabilities and set targets
Advance the state of the art in control systems deployed in Tesla vehicles
Excellent background in linear systems analysis motion planning state and parameter estimation and controller design
Solid experience and deep understanding of the physics of mechatronic systems and servomechanisms
Creating dynamic models of electrical and mechanical systems
Model development and data analysis using MatlabSimulink and Python
Experience with designing and implementing machine learning models
Basic proficiency with embedded software development in CC
Strong communication skills and preference for working in a collaborative environment
Two or more years of experience with control system development modeling and implementation in an embedded environment
Degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Robotics or equivalent experience
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
401k 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
140000 - 360000annual 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.