DirectJobHub
Jobs · Engineering · California

Internship, Electronic Design Engineer, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$20–$50/hrInternship

What To Expect

This position is expected to start in January 2027 and continue through the entire Winter/Spring term (i.e., through April/May 2026) or into Summer 2027 if available. Interns are asked to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks, full‑time (40 hours per week) and on‑site.

Eligibility

International students whose work authorization is through CPT should consult their school before applying. All interns must be able to work 40 hours per week; many students will be limited to part‑time during the academic year.

About the Team

The Energy Electrical Engineering team designs the eyes, ears, and brains of Tesla’s Vehicle & Optimus charging and residential/industrial energy storage products. The team works on central processing boards, wireless and wired communication systems, safety circuits, energy metering, thermal controls, and system‑level components such as breakers, contactors, and pyrofuses.

Responsibilities

  • Support design and development of digital and analog electronic PCBAs and system‑level designs for energy products.
  • Develop and execute test plans to validate PCBA performance.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, EMC, RF, design validation, thermal design, compliance, reliability, and manufacturing test engineers.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience using Altium, LTspice, MATLAB, and Python.
  • Hands‑on experience designing, building, and testing PCBAs.
  • Experience with switching power supplies, LDOs, analog sense circuits, MCUs, digital circuits, and communications (CAN, Ethernet, I²C, SPI, RS‑485), as well as high‑voltage circuits.
  • Prior experience taking leading roles in school or university extracurricular design projects and competitions is a plus.

Benefits

  • Medical plans with options that have $0 payroll deduction.
  • Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 payroll contribution options.
  • Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan.
  • 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 salaried 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.

Compensation

Expected hourly compensation ranges from $20.00 to $50.00, plus benefits. Pay may vary based on market location, knowledge, skills, and experience, and the total compensation package may include additional elements.

Similar jobs