Electrical Engineer – Electric Motor Design and Powertrain Optimization

3 days ago


Athens, Attica, Greece Tesla Full time

What to Expect

Tesla's Motor Design team drives multi-physics optimization activities for the electric motors of all production vehicles. Electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical aspects of motor design and production-related constraints are considered within advanced multi-objective optimization problems aiming to maximize performance and efficiency and minimize cost.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with minimum 1 year of experience to work as part of the Tesla motor technology team located in Athens, Greece. As a member of the motor design team, you will work with modeling and optimization of traction motors and EV powertrains, considering real EV specifications. You will be challenged with complex optimization problems, involving multiple and conflicting criteria, and decision-making, considering optimal design trade-offs.

Η ομάδα σχεδίασης ηλεκτρικών κινητήρων της Tesla είναι υπεύθυνη για όλες τις δραστηριότητες βελτιστοποίησης πολλαπλών φυσικών υποβάθρων των ηλεκτρικών κινητήρων των παραγόμενων οχημάτων. Η ομάδα ασχολείται με την ηλεκτρομαγνητική, θερμική και μηχανική ανάλυση των κινητήρων με ταυτόχρονη θεώρηση περιορισμών σχετικών με την διαδικασία παραγωγής, μέσα σε πολυκριτηριακά προβλήματα βελτιστοποίησης, με στόχο τη μεγιστοποίηση της επίδοσης και της απόδοσης και την ελαχιστοποίηση του κόστους.

Η Tesla αναζητά έναν ηλεκτρολόγο μηχανικό με 1 χρόνο εμπειρίας στη μοντελοποίηση και βελτιστοποίηση κινητήριων συστημάτων με ηλεκτρικές μηχανές. Ο υποψήφιος θα εργάζεται με την ομάδα ανάπτυξης τεχνολογίας ηλεκτρικών μηχανών στην Αθήνα, Ελλάδα, προς υψηλότερης ακρίβειας μοντελοποίηση ηλεκτρικών μηχανών και βελτιστοποίηση του κινητήριου συστήματος.

What You'll Do

  • Perform electrical machine and powertrain design
  • Develop advanced functions to model motor, drive unit and powertrain performance
  • Perform DU/powertrain system optimization functions based on multiple criteria
  • Perform coupled electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical motor performance optimization
  • Process big data, select the most compelling candidates and visualize the results
  • Apply numerical optimization and visualization of multi-objective tradeoffs

  • Σχεδίαση ηλεκτρικών κινητήρων

  • Μοντελοποίηση της επίδοσης ηλεκτρικών μηχανών και συστημάτων κίνησης
  • Πολυκριτηριακή βελτιστοποίηση κινητήριων συστημάτων με θεώρηση πολλαπλών κριτηρίων
  • Βελτιστοποίηση με θεώρηση ηλεκτρομαγνητικής, θερμικής και μηχανικής επίδοσης
  • Επεξεργασία Big Data, επιλογή των βέλτιστων και αποτύπωση των αποτελεσμάτων

What You'll Bring

  • Education in Electrical Engineering
  • Strong mathematical and physics background
  • Very good understanding of electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical modeling
  • Very good understanding of EV powertrain systems and EV dynamics
  • Strong programming skills
  • Experience analyzing electric motors using Finite Element Method
  • Understanding of optimization algorithms

The following will be considered as plus:

  • Power electronics and control fundamentals
  • Experience with numerical optimization and visualization of multi-objective tradeoffs
  • Understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer

  • Άριστη γνώση της αγγλικής γλώσσας

  • Σπουδές ηλεκτρολόγου μηχανικού
  • Εξαιρετικό υπόβαθρο μαθηματικών και φυσικής
  • Πολύ καλή κατανόηση ηλεκτρομαγνητικής, θερμικής και μηχανικής μοντελοποίησης
  • Πολύ καλή κατανόηση συστημάτων ηλεκτρικής κίνησης
  • Εξαιρετικές δεξιότητες προγραμματισμού
  • Εμπειρία στη μοντελοποίηση ηλεκτρικών μηχανών με μεθόδους πεπερασμένων στοιχείων
  • Κατανόηση βασικών αρχών βελτιστοποίησης

Επιθυμητά προσόντα:

  • Γνώση ηλεκτρονικών ισχύος και βασικών αρχών θεωρίας ελέγχου
  • Εμπειρία στην αριθμητική βελτιστοποίηση και οπτικοποίηση πολυκριτηριακων προβλημάτων
  • Κατανόηση θερμοδυναμικής και μεταφοράς θερμότητας

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.



  • Athens, Attica, Greece Tesla Full time €40,000 - €80,000 per year

    What To ExpectTesla's Motor team is responsible for the design and development of the traction motors of all production vehicles.We are seeking an Electrical Engineer who will be working as part of the motor team located in Athens Greece. As a member of this team you will work on the next generation of motors, selecting, characterizing and developing the...


  • Athens, Attica, Greece Tesla Full time

    What to ExpectTesla is advancing humanoid robots for large-scale automation of repetitive tasks. We are seeking a talented thermal design engineer to join the Optimus team, with a focus on Lumped parameter thermal network modeling and design of electric motors to drive innovative robotics solutions.What You'll DoResponsible for thermal modeling of electric...


  • Athens, Attica, Greece Viohalco Engineering Full time €40,000 - €60,000 per year

    Job Description:We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Design Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in electrical design using EPLAN, with the ability to develop full electrical documentation including schematics, cable lists, terminal plans, and parts lists.Key Accountabilities:Create and develop...


  • Athens, Attica, Greece JEPA Full time €60,000 - €80,000 per year

    We are looking for an experiencedElectrical Design Engineerto join our growing teamJEPA is a well established Engineering consultancy firm based in Athens, Greece, which is undertaking challenging projects worldwide. JEPA is currently seeking a dynamic professional to cover the following position:Senior Electrical Design EngineerJob Description•Prepares,...

  • Electrical Engineer

    1 week ago


    Athens, Attica, Greece Maritime Consultancy and Engineering Office Full time €40,000 - €60,000 per year

    Maritime Consultancy and Engineering Office, South suburbs of Athens based,seeks to recruit an Electrical Engineer to expand its Design Engineering Department.Candidate should have:Degree on relevant disciplineOrganizational skills, ability to travel.Fluency in English & computer literacy required.Experience in maritime sector / design engineering and 3D...

  • Electrical Engineer

    1 week ago


    Athens, Attica, Greece Gallis Lighting Full time €25,000 - €50,000 per year

    Location: Athens (on-site)Employment Type: Full-timeKey ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop electrical systems and components for lighting products (LED drivers, control circuits, sensors, etc).Collaborate with mechanical and product design teams to integrate electrical and mechanical systems.Develop detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs and...

  • Electrical Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Athens, Attica, Greece EUROBANK Full time €40,000 - €80,000 per year

    Why Eurobank? A re you enthusiastic about having a positive impact and working with a great team? Join us at Eurobank where Prosperity needs Pioneers You will belong in a banking community that drives innovation, strives to exceed customers' expectations, commits to sustainable practices, and combines global insights with local expertise to deliver...

  • Electrical Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Athens, Attica, Greece Eurobank Full time €40,000 - €80,000 per year

    Why Eurobank?A re you enthusiastic about having a positive impact and working with a great team?Join us at Eurobank where Prosperity needs Pioneers You will belong in a banking community that drives innovation, strives to exceed customers' expectations, commits to sustainable practices, and combines global insights with local expertise to deliver exceptional...

  • Electrical Engineer

    1 week ago


    Athens, Attica, Greece G&K Consulting Engineers Full time €40,000 - €60,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team in Athens. The successful candidate will be involved in the design and execution of electrical studies for commercial and residential buildings, as well as energy-related projects.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and review electrical designs, drawings, and technical documentation.Conduct...


  • Athens, Attica, Greece Dektis Consultant Engineers Ltd. Full time €35,000 - €45,000 per year

    Company DescriptionDektis Consultant Engineers SA., founded in 2006, is made up of specialized engineers with extensive experience in fields like MEP and Renewable Energy Sources. It holds several high-grade certifications in Mechanical/Electrical & Electronic Design, Energy Consumption Design/Energy Efficiency, and Environmental Studies and Management. The...