Internship, Electrical Engineer, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)
About the role
The System Test Infrastructure team within Energy Systems Engineering is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to help design and build test systems and lab electrical infrastructure for Tesla Energy product development, including energy storage, EV charging, and solar. You will work closely with electrical, mechanical, controls, and test engineers to deliver robust test hardware and facilities that accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. 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. Location: Palo Alto, CA.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing electrical schematics, layouts, and drawing packages for test setups and lab infrastructure using tools such as AutoCAD or Altium
- Support specification and selection of electrical components (e.g., panels, breakers, wiring, connectors, DAQs, and instrumentation) and help maintain related documentation such as single-line diagrams, panel schedules, cable schedules, and BOMs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical and mechanical systems in test environments and lab facilities
- Assist with project engineering to define electrical requirements; participate in site walks, design reviews, and weekly project meetings
- Support bring-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation of test setups, including wiring