Sr. Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Energy Products Tesla Motors, Inc. 140000 - 300000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Sep 15, 2026

What to Expect

The Power Electronics Controls and Modeling team is responsible for dynamics modeling, algorithm design, and controller implementation for switching power converters. The team's responsibility spans a wide spectrum of power conversion systems required for both automotive and energy products. Tesla is seeking a Power Electronics Controls Engineer to join the team in developing high-performance controls for a wide spectrum of ac and dc products including chargers, grid-tied inverters, and resonant dc-dc converters. The engineer is expected to perform controls design through all stages starting with topology discussions, concept stage, modeling, implementation, and validation. What You'll Do

Outline controller requirements based on system performance requirements

Evaluate new topologies for controllability and fit to system needs

Specify microcontroller requirements and drive part selection

Develop controls strategy and define the supporting algorithms

Develop dynamic models of the system, and tune controller algorithms accordingly to optimize performance

Translate algorithms into software implementation, and work with the firmware team to integrate that into the firmware framework

Test, validate, and troubleshoot controller implementation

Develop and utilize computer simulations (Matlab/Simulink, HiL, SiL) to investigate new algorithms, modifications, or corner-case events

Support safety/compliance testing What You'll Bring

Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience

Strong analytical skills with solid device, circuit, and controls theory fundamentals

Strong hands-on testing and troubleshooting skills

Experience with embedded firmware development for real-time controls systems

Familiarity with safety and compliance standards for grid-connected power electronics

Familiarity with grid operation is a plus

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

$140,000 - $300,000/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.