Internship, Data Capture Application Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026)
Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$20–$50/hrInternship
What You'll Do
- Establish and validate repeatable configurations for capturing high-speed data from IBRs
- Define what and how high-resolution disturbance data is collected (channels, sample rates, triggering, retention)
- Document the devices and configurations we support for high-resolution data capture, and help expand that support over time
- Partner with the Product team to align on requirements and priorities
- Interface with SCADA, Software, and field teams to translate data-capture requirements into deployable site configurations
- Author procedures, documentation, and training materials for internal teams and customers
- Document designs and decisions clearly and present them to gain cross-organizational buy-in
What You'll Bring
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field
- Strong grasp of electrical engineering and power system fundamentals
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with SCADA, field, and Product teams while able to work independently; detail-oriented and execution focused
- Proficiency with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python)
- Familiarity with energy systems and devices such as meters, relays, inverters, and SCADA controllers
- Familiarity with high-speed or transient data capture concepts including COMTRADE, PMUs/synchrophasors (C37.118), or disturbance/fault recorders is preferred
Benefits
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- 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
Pay
Expected Compensation $20.00 - $50.00/hour + benefits