Staff Power Design Engineer, Infotainment
Job Category
AI & Robotics
Location
PALO ALTO, California
Req. ID
229670
Job Type
Full-time
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What to Expect What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
Tesla Infotainment team is seeking an enthusiastic power design engineer to own and drive the development and validation of the power subsystem for the Infotainment board. This engineer will be responsible for 1) delivering reliable, efficient, and cost-effective power architecture, 2) designing, analyzing, and optimizing power supply systems. This role will involve a deep understanding of switching regulator technologies, power integrity considerations, and hands-on experience with components such as inductors, capacitors and MOSFETs.
- Power Architecture: Understand system-level power requirements and perform power budget analysis. Publish power architecture including power distribution tree and component selection
- Power System Modeling: Utilize simulation tools to model and analyze power supply circuits, predicating performance under various operating conditions. Validate designs through prototyping and testing
- Power Supply Design: Design and development efficient switching regulator for each subsystem Optimize power conversion efficiency, transient response, and output voltage ripple. Design and development digital multiphase controller and smart power stages for advanced CPUs, FPGAs, GPUs, and ASICs
- Component Characterization: Characterize and select components, including inductors, capacitors, and MOSFETs, based on performance and cost requirements. Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate and qualify components for use in power supply designs
- Inductor and Capacitor Selection: Select and design inductors and capacitors for specific power supply applications, Optimize components selection to meet size, efficiency, and reliability targets
- MOSFET Circuit Design: Design MOSFET-based power stages, considering efficiency, thermal management, and switching characteristics, Evaluate and select suitable MOSFETs for power supply applications
- Power Integrity Analysis: Perform power integrity analysis to ensure stable and reliable power distribution within the Infotainment board, Mitigate issues related to voltage droops, noise, and electromagnetic interference (EMI)
- Thermal Analysis: Perform thermal analysis to ensure proper heat dissipation and reliability of power supply designs, Implement thermal management strategies to address temperature-related challenges
- Documentation, Schematics/layout, and Reporting: Prepare comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, schematics, and reports, Review power supply layouts and provide feedback to layout team, Communicate design decisions, trade-offs, and results to cross-functional teams
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of switching regulator topologies and power supply fundamentals
- Proficiency in simulation tools such SPICE or PLECS
- Experience with power supply controller techniques and feedback loop design
- Hands-on experience with power supply testing and validation
- Knowledge of power electronics and semiconductor devices
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability
- Proficiency in using design tools such as Altium, Cadence, or equivalent
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:
$124,000 - $246,000/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.
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
$124,000 - $246,000/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.