Sr. Manager of Power Electronics (m/f/d)

Description

At Tesla Engineering Germany in Freiburg, we’re building the future of sustainable energy by developing innovative power electronics for energy storage and vehicle charging systems. Join our team to collaborate across different engineering areas, solve meaningful challenges creatively and transfer concepts from initial design, through prototyping and testing into real-world solutions.

This is an opportunity to own key projects, use modern tools, and work in state-of-the-art facilities to create technologies that shape how energy systems evolve. You get to work on advancing power electronics used for Tesla products globally, thereby directly contributing to the acceleration of the world's transition to sustainable energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engineering (hardware, firmware) and accompanying teams to design and industrialize world class power electronics and energy products
• Own the product from start to finish – definition, architecture, design, validation, manufacturing and field performance
• Define and execute product roadmaps, establish/sustain strategic relationships with industry partners, academic institutions, and cross-functional organizations within Tesla
• Key technical decision maker for product architecture, technology tradeoffs/strategy (topology, power semiconductors, thermals) and project direction
• Hire and retain talent, coach and grow leaders, refine organizational structures, motivate and guide teams during different phases of a project
• Build a culture of extreme ownership, technical excellence, and innovation

Requirements

• Ph.D., or M.S., in Electrical Engineering, or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability in that engineering area
• 4 or more years of relevant experience in start to finish ownership of power electronics – from specification to design, prototype, reliability validation, high-volume manufacturing
• Experience in hiring and leading a large team of cross-functional (electrical, mechanical, power electronics controls and firmware) experts to design and launch power converters.
• Solid proficiency in theory and application of power semi-conductors, latest trends in high density power electronics topologies, control strategies, and program execution cycles
• Proficiency in relevant compliance and regulatory standards for power electronics and energy products in electric vehicle charging, utility scale energy storage, and residential energy storage business.
• Demonstrated ability to develop engineering teams, influence key cross-functional stakeholders and make critical decisions.