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Vehicle Body Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls

$140k - $360k
Full-time

Tesla

What To Expect
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.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

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 Matlab/Simulink and Python Experience with designing and implementing machine learning models Basic proficiency with embedded software development in C/C++ 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
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:
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 - $360,000/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.

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Vacancy posted 8 days ago
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