Role

As a member of the controls group, you will model, develop, specify, and implement control and estimation algorithms in our high voltage battery.

Responsibilities

Use a variety of cell and battery pack models, fleet data, and laboratory test data to create state-of-the-art feedback control and estimation algorithms for Tesla’s high voltage battery packs.
Work on projects from cell capacity, impedance, energy, and degradation estimation to diagnostics of sensors, cells and battery pack components.
Create physics based modeling of cell and pack elements.
Create and integrate models, define algorithms, write testing code, and evaluate the performance of algorithms throughout the life of the product.
Work cross-functionally with cell modeling, firmware, and battery safety organizations.

Requirements

Greater than 2 years of experience with battery algorithm design
MS or BS in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or materials engineering
Experience with modeling of lithium ion cells
Simulating dynamic models of electrical systems
Have knowledge in linear systems analysis and estimation algorithm design
Capable of analyzing algorithm performance in MATLAB/Simulink
Strong communication and preference for working in teams
Basic experience, understanding, and intuition for the electrochemical physics of lithium ion cells
Experience in specifying or executing tests on cells in a laboratory environment
Understanding of diagnostic techniques for cells and battery pack components

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