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Internship, Electrical Engineer, Cell Manufacturing (Spring 2027)

Tesla · San Diego, CA · 3 days ago
On-siteInformation Technology$20–$50/hrInternship

This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e. through May 2027) or into Summer 2027 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site. International students: if your work authorization is through CPT, consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site.

About the role

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Multiple locations possible: Palo Alto, CA; Fremont, CA; Austin, TX; Robstown, TX; Reno, NV; Toronto, ON.

Responsibilities

Qualified applicants may be reviewed by one or more of the following teams:

  • Advanced Automation Electrical Engineering: Electrical Controls Engineers in Tesla's Advanced Automation group design, develop and commission machine control systems for Tesla 4680 Cell Manufacturing from concept to implementation, working with in-house Tesla engineering teams and outside vendors. This position owns electrical controls designs inside our groundbreaking Tesla 4680 Cell Manufacturing sites globally, in California, Texas, Berlin, and all future Tesla Cell factories. Tesla Cell Manufacturing is a high-speed manufacturing process containing discrete and continuous operations, extremely high-quality standards and a high degree of automation.
  • Electrical Design Engineering: Tesla is looking for amazing Interns who are passionate about harnessing electronics, firmware, and test technology areas to drive the world’s transition to a sustainable future. Internship roles in our teams provide significant independence and ownership of design and test projects, while still providing excellent mentorship and guidance. We emphasize collaboration in our work, and always encourage each other to have fun while we change the world together.

Requirements

  • Basic understanding designing electrical control panels, controls system wiring and instrumentation.
  • Experience selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems, and key electrical control components.
  • Knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA 79, IEC 60204-1, UL508A).
  • Familiarity with Beckhoff and Siemens overall control system/components, with some track record of previous projects implementation on these platforms.
  • Familiar with EtherCat, FSoE, ProfiNet and ProfiSafe architecture.

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

  • Medical plans with multiple options, including a $0 payroll deduction option.
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with a $0 payroll contribution option.
  • 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 including 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. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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