(Senior) Controls Engineer - Power Electronics (m/f/d)
Core
Design, implement, and validate control algorithms for high-power AC/DC and DC/DC converters for energy storage and vehicle charging systems.
Role type
Senior IC controls engineer (power electronics)
Builds
Power electronics control firmware and algorithms for Tesla energy and automotive products
Domain
Automotive and Energy Storage
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Control theory, Power electronics, Embedded C programming, Switched-mode power converters, Feedback control, Hardware debugging, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, Hardware-in-the-loop testing
Preferred skills
Resonant converter modeling (LLC, CLLC, DAB), Digital control design, TI C2000 MCU, Grid-connected converters, HiL platforms (Typhoon, OPAL-RT, Speedgoat)
Technologies
C, MATLAB, Simulink, PLECS, TI C2000, Typhoon, OPAL-RT, Speedgoat
Responsibilities
Design and validate control algorithms for converters, Develop real-time embedded firmware, Model and simulate converter dynamics, Perform hands-on bring-up and debugging, Collaborate on architecture and integration, Support manufacturing and fleet deployment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship