Tau Motors · 13 hours ago
Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelTau Motors is a venture-backed advanced technology company based in Redwood City, CA, focused on designing next-generation products for electrification. They are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to advance their technology roadmap and optimize power conversion systems for sustainable energy solutions.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Help define the goals and requirements for internal tool ecosystems to address strategic business needs and enable future opportunities
Adapt and integrate existing processes and technical expertise to enable co-optimization across multiple functional domains
Translate and balance the needs of cross-functional teams with an emphasis on system-level solutions and product lifecycle considerations
Design a test and validation plan for correlating modeling results through the development cycle and into production
Contribute to the real-time data acquisition, monitoring, and diagnostics infrastructure for continuous integration; ensure consistency with virtual environments
Improve analytical and numerical methods for estimating core, winding, and parasitic losses in magnetic components
Develop, build, and test specific inductor or transformer designs at the bench and in-system to validate model accuracy in context
Maintain awareness of, and influence research and development in, technology roadmaps that can affect future power converter and system designs
Create and maintain detailed documentation for administering and operating automated environments; ensure that tools are user-friendly and consistent across the ecosystem
Qualification
Required
Strong fundamentals of power electronics architectures, design implementation, modulation methods, and functional modeling
Demonstrated expertise in magnetic component design, specifically inductors and transformers for high-current and high-frequency applications
A first-principles understanding of analytical and numerical methods for solving complex optimization problems
Proficiency with both MATLAB/Simulink and PLECS for model development
Confidence writing and maintaining Python software for automation and analysis of large datasets
Fluent multi-level and cross-functional communication: tight engagement with multiple domain-specific experts and executive level leadership
Strong communication and preference for collaboration and working in teams
Ability to lead, inspire, and advocate for others; technically and organizationally
A goal-oriented approach to interactions with leadership; ability to break down a vision into a high-level plan and timeline for execution
Preferred
Master's or PhD in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent degree focusing on power conversion systems
In-depth understanding of finite element methods for solving electromagnetic problems
Hands-on experience fabricating magnetic components: complex winding patterns, prototyping bobbins and fixtures, assembling ferrite cores, vacuum encapsulation
Knowledge of environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for Automotive, Industrial, & Residential applications
Self-organized and motivated, comfortable managing complex projects
Build strong relationships with external suppliers and strategic resource providers
Ability to quickly assess risks and mitigations, triage and efficiently set priorities
Track, summarize, and report progress on internal and external engagements; filter data into actionable information for leadership needs
Awareness of UL and CE electrical safety EMC requirements relevant to the design of power converters
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Equity
Other incentive compensation plans
Flexible time off and paid holidays.
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full time team members.
Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), HSA and FSA benefits, commuter benefits, ancillary benefits including OneMedical membership, a variety of telehealth services, and more.
Company
Tau Motors
Tau Motors specializes in developing advanced technology for electric systems.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Hella
2025-09-02Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Wesley Pennington
Co-Founder and CEO
Matt Rubin
Co-Founder and Technical Lead
Recent News
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