System Integration/Validation Engineer - Off-Board Vehicle Charging

Tesla
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Tech stack

C
Adobe InDesign
Altium Designer
C++
Software Debugging
Firmware
Hardware Design
Python
Regression Testing
Schematic Capture
Software Systems
Systems Integration
Pcb Layout

Job description

Please submit your CV in English in order to be considered for the role.To ensure Tesla's overall mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable abundance, the Tesla Energy team is leveraging its world-class expertise in power electronics, vertical integration, firmware development, and global large-scale deployments to deliver reliable and scalable charging products.Tesla Energy is looking for an engineer who is passionate about hardware/firmware integration and validation to drive the world's transition to a sustainable future. We emphasise collaboration in our work and always encourage each other to have fun whilst we change the world together.

What You'll Do

  • Perform end-to-end hardware and firmware integration across Tesla's charging systems
  • Lead validation of hardware controls and system-level functionality for new Supercharger products (including hardware design/control validation, board debugging, root-cause analysis and hardware/firmware regression testing)
  • Develop and execute test plans to validate functions, features, and system performance
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure functional, performance, and safety requirements are achieved
  • Conduct failure analysis to understand root cause and drive resolution for failures originating in testing and from the field
  • Drive continuous improvement in design and performance by providing direct and accurate feedback to design owners
  • Debug and fix hardware and firmware issues on complex, high-power/high-voltage products
  • Provide hands-on support with hardware bring-up and prototyping

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree/experience
  • 3+ years of experience in electronic hardware integration and/or firmware integration
  • In-depth understanding of HV power electronic components (active and passive) and expertise in developing associated characterisation/validation testing methods
  • Strong understanding of device characteristics, gate driving circuit design, thermal design, magnetics design (inductors, transformers), power electronics topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC), modulation schemes, and control theories
  • Proficiency in Altium or other schematic entry and PCB layout software
  • Experience with Python, C, C++
  • Proficiency with basic EE tools (scopes, network analysers, power supplies, electronic loads, CAN tools)
  • Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex hardware/software systems
  • Effective communicator and excellent attention to detail
  • Experience with inverters, batteries, controls, and industrial grid codes is preferred

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