What you'll do
- Design and prototype electric motors for automotive auxiliary system actuators
- Perform 2D/3D FEA simulations to analyze electromagnetic behavior
- Develop advanced MATLAB functions to model performance and efficiency
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and test engineering teams to optimize designs
- Develop validation and verification plans for motor prototypes
- Create high-level reports of material and motor characterization experiments
- Coordinate prototyping efforts including material selection, assembly, and testing
- Analyze testing data to improve motor efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness
- Oversee pilot-line production processes for quality and efficiency
- Integrate innovative technologies to enhance motor power density, efficiency, cost, and reliability
Key requirements
- Prototyping electromechanical actuators and electric motor design
- 2D/3D FEA simulations and electromagnetic fundamentals
- MATLAB programming for modeling motor performance
- Thermal analysis for electrical machines
- Electrical measurements including power analyzer and oscilloscope
- Material characterization and selection for prototyping
- Validation and verification planning
- Cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams
- Pilot-line production process management
- System-level physics understanding of electromechanical systems
- Engineering reporting and English language proficiency
- Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineeringpreferred
About the job
Tesla is seeking an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with experience in prototyping electromechanical actuators and solving problems related to electric motors. This person will be working as part of the Tesla motor technology team located in Athens, Greece, towards improving motor technologies, developing prototyping & validation plans and providing engineering feedback to external suppliers / vendors for various projects.
Τι θα κάνετε
Design and prototype electric motors for automotive auxiliary system actuators.
Perform 2D/3D FEA simulations to derive the electromagnetic behavior of various electromechanical components.
Development of advanced MATLAB functions to model performance and efficiency of electromechanical systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, test engineering, to optimize motor designs.
Development of validation / verification plans.
Create high level reports of material and motor characterization experiments.
Coordinate prototyping efforts, including material selection, assembly processes, and performance testing.
Analyze testing data and implement improvements in motor efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
Oversee pilot-line production processes, ensuring quality and efficiency in small-scale manufacturing.
Stay updated on cutting-edge technologies and integrate innovative solutions into the most power dense, efficient, low cost and reliable electric motors.
Τι θα έχετε μαζί σας
Studies in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
Very strong mathematical and physics background.
Very strong fundamentals in electromagnetics, thermals for electrical machines.
System-Level understanding, identifying the fundamental physics principles of each system.
Experience using power analyzer/oscilloscope and knowledge of electrical measurements.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
English fluently in speaking, reading, and writing.
The following will be considered a plus:
Previous experience in design and/or prototyping of electrical machines.
Familiarity with advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing and CNC machining.
Understanding of power electronics that work in conjunction with electric machines.
About the company
Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. With global temperatures rising, the faster we free ourselves from fossil fuel reliance and achieve a zero-emission future, the better.
In pursuit of this mission, we make electric vehicles that are not just great EVs, but the best cars, period. We also produce and install infinitely scalable clean energy generation and storage products that help our customers further decrease their environmental impact. When it comes to achieving our goals, we pride ourselves in accomplishing what others deem impossible.
We are opening new factories and increasing our output everyday – join us in building a sustainable future.
About the company
Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. With global temperatures rising, the faster we free ourselves from fossil fuel reliance and achieve a zero-emission future, the better.
In pursuit of this mission, we make electric vehicles that are not just great EVs, but the best cars, period. We also produce and install infinitely scalable clean energy generation and storage products that help our customers further decrease their environmental impact. When it comes to achieving our goals, we pride ourselves in accomplishing what others deem impossible.
We are opening new factories and increasing our output everyday – join us in building a sustainable future.