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ALSO. · 1 day ago

Motor Controls Engineer

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$220K/yr - $245K/yr

ALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating innovative small EVs to address global mobility challenges. They are seeking a Motor Controls Engineer to develop advanced motor control algorithms, maintain simulation models, and collaborate with engineers to enhance vehicle performance.

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Responsibilities

Develop advanced motor control algorithms and contribute to other control development needs
Develop and maintain simulation models for control validations and studies
Test and troubleshoot in the lab and on our vehicles
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and system engineers to contribute to requirements, development and validation
Identify, report, and track software bugs; analyze logs to troubleshoot issues

Qualification

Motor control algorithmsPMSMInvertersMATLAB/SimulinkEmbedded programming CEmbedded programming PythonAutomotive communication protocolsVersion control systemsTesting motor drive systemsSimulation modelsContinuous integration workflows

Required

MS or PhD degree in Controls, Electrical Engineering, or related field, with a focus on motor controls and drives
Strong background in controls of PMSM and inverters. Practical experience with motor control algorithms like FOC and DTC, PWM strategies, etc
Hands on experience testing motor drive systems. Understanding of equipment like dynamometers, power supplies and power meters
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, including model-based design, Stateflow, and developing automation scripts
Familiar embedded controller and programming languages such as C and Python
Familiar with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN) and tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANape, etc
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration workflows

Benefits

Robust health coverage.
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.

Company

ALSO.

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We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.
dateFounded in 2025
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://ridealso.com

H1B Sponsorship

ALSO. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$305M
Key Investors
GreenoaksEclipse Ventures
2025-07-08Series Unknown· $200M
2025-03-26Series Unknown· $105M

Recent News

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