Sr. CAE Engineer, Drive Inverter

The Drive Systems team designs, optimizes, and Engineers world class EV powertrains that push the boundaries of efficiency, performance, and time to market. This can only be done with a deep understanding of engineering first principles and the ability to leverage finite element analysis early and often during the design process.
We are looking for a Sr. CAE Engineer, Drive Inverter on the Drive Systems CAE team. This is a hybrid role between a Mechanical Design Engineer and a CAE Analyst. You will analyze and optimize revolutionary vehicle designs never before executed, enabled by clean-sheet design methodology and Tesla's innovative EV architecture. Tesla doesn't work with the typical barriers between the Design and Engineering teams; at Tesla you are empowered to push boundaries by working closely with all groups involved and help drive for the best overall outcome. You will contribute by:

Responsibilities

• Developing highly predictive finite element models in collaboration with a team of Design Engineers
• Performing structural, thermal-electrical, and thermal-structural analysis to evaluate structures and recommend design solutions that balance the needs of Engineering, Suppliers, and Program Management
• Using first principle thinking and to meet/exceed performance metrics, while minimizing weight and cost
• Working with reliability and test teams to develop load cases and cycle counts to be used for CAE and component level test in order to satisfy program and industry requirements
• Working with both internal and external testing groups for model verification and validation

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong working knowledge of solid mechanics, strength of materials and heat transfer
• Expert level component/system design analysis including linear/non-linear structural, thermal-electrical, and thermal-structural
• Knowledge of heat transfer and thermal mechanical behavior in electronic components
• Experience with Abaqus Standard (Implicit) and Abaqus Explicit, and Asys
• Experience with Matlab or Python
• Familiarity within 3D CAD software, preferably CATIA V5/6
• Demonstrated ability to deconstruct complex test scenarios with good logic and analysis, root-causing and resolving correlation issues
• Demonstrated ability in iterative and collaborative engineering environments - success in roles requiring high levels of technical communication and interpretation of analytical results to design engineers and technical leadership
• Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines

Compensation and Benefits
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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• 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

$116,000 - $204,000/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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