Tyler Grandahl
About Tyler Grandahl
Tyler Grandahl is a Staff Electrical Engineer at Form Energy, Inc., with a background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in the automotive and robotics industries. He has contributed to significant projects at Tesla and Boston Dynamics, focusing on electromechanical systems and power conversion technologies.
Work at Form Energy
Tyler Grandahl has been employed at Form Energy, Inc. as a Staff Electrical Engineer since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the development of innovative energy solutions, focusing on electrical engineering aspects. His work is based in the Greater Boston Area, where he applies his expertise to advance the company's objectives in energy storage technology.
Previous Experience at Tesla
Before joining Form Energy, Tyler Grandahl worked at Tesla as a Senior Electronic Design Engineer from 2011 to 2017. During his tenure, he led research and design efforts that addressed complex electromechanical interactions between the traction inverter, motor, and gearbox specifically for the Tesla Model 3. He also completed the electrical design of a 7kW 900V to 450V synchronous buck converter utilized in each Tesla Power Pack.
Educational Background
Tyler Grandahl studied at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. His education provided a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Early Career and Internships
Tyler Grandahl began his career with several internships and positions that enhanced his engineering skills. He worked as a Medical R&D - Verification and Validation Intern at Welch Allyn in 2009 for five months. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at the Rochester Institute of Technology for two months in 2009 and participated in the Automotive X PRIZE with Team Foursight at 2G Engineering in 2010 for two months. Additionally, he worked as an Undergraduate Researcher at the Rochester Institute of Technology for four months in 2010.
Experience at Boston Dynamics
From 2017 to 2019, Tyler Grandahl was employed at Boston Dynamics as a Hardware Engineer. In this role, he focused on hardware development, contributing to the company's advancements in robotics technology. His experience at Boston Dynamics further diversified his engineering expertise in the field of hardware design.