Systems Architecture/Design Engineer
CurrentTesla Motor RnD - Vehicle Drive Units and Tesla Bot ActuatorsIn-house Gear Parametric Model development includes:-First principles focused approach to calculate gearbox efficiency, damage, kinematics, macro- & micro-geometry, mass, cost-Entirely parametric model allows application agnostic optimization-Open source meshing and FEA integration for stiffness, stress, backlash, contact behavior-Profile agnostic, kinematics based, rack cutter simulation with contact-point location algorithm and conjugate profile generator (all profile types parametrized, capable of both hybrid and traditional profiles)-Coupled bearing and gear optimization algorithm to maximize efficiency-Includes parametrized pairing logic and multi-system efficiency evaluation with motor statistics for optimized drive unit designGearbox development includes:-Utilized in-house Gearbox Parametric Model for initial sweep of design space-Commercial FEA static and dynamic analysis for stress, stiffness, backlash, bearings, and gear tooth contact-Romax analytical and FE tools for validation of in-house software for geometry and lifetime results-Romax vibration analysis for sideband characterization/transmission error