Internship, Powertrain & Energy Products,… at Tesla · Fremont

Summary: Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking highly motivated post-secondary interns for their Internship Program. Interns will develop and engineer new processes and high-volume automation equipment while collaborating with various engineering teams.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and engineer new processes and high-volume automation equipment
- Work closely with Tesla’s internal Product Design, Operations, Facilities, Production and Quality Engineering teams
- Coordinate cross-functional design activities with tool vendors to develop new Drive Unit, Power Electronics, Charging, or Battery Manufacturing equipment
- Assume full ownership of the design and technical transfer of the line’s tools to Tesla Operations, qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, quality, and output

Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field
- Hands-on experience is a must
- Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals
- Proficient with computer-aided design (CAD) software such as CATIA or SOLIDWORKS
- Experience with semi-automated / automated manufacturing equipment
- Experience in a high-volume factory environment
- Experience with design of tooling, jigs, and fixtures
- Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
- Understanding of statistical tools such as Process Capability (Cp, Cpk) and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility
- Experience with 3D modeling
- Experience with part and assembly 2D drawing
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to learn concepts quickly
- Understanding of Geometric Design & Tolerance (GD&T)

Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, Semi-Automated Manufacturing Equipment, Automated Manufacturing Equipment, High-Volume Factory Environment, Tooling Design, Jigs and Fixtures Design, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Statistical Process Control, Process Capability Cp, Process Capability Cpk, Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility, 3D Modeling, 2D Drawing, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Internship Start Date: Start in 2027

Benefits: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction, Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits, Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution, Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits, Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period), Employee Assistance Program, Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays, Back-up childcare and parenting support resources, Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance, Commuter benefits, Employee discounts and perks program