Internship, Engineer, Cell Manufacturing (Fall 2026)

About the role

The position is expected to start around August 2026 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through December 2026) or into Spring 2027 if available. Full-time and on-site commitment is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the process improvement for Tesla Energy Batteries
• Aid support in development and execution of DOE, CAD modeling, fixturing, troubleshooting of controls, issue analysis, data acquisition, operator training, technical documentation, etc.
• Work with cross-functional teams to test, validate, and rollout equipment to production
• Develop and install new production machines and troubleshoot issues affecting production runtime and quality targets
• Design and develop automated manufacturing equipment and associated processes
• Support the development and improvement of manufacturing processes and process flow
• Develop and implement new equipment and processes associated with safety, quality, throughput, and cost
• Support development, commissioning, deployment, ramp, and optimization of inline metrology systems for cell manufacturing
• Develop and implement physical systems, power delivery, energy storage and transformation, and thermo-fluids engineering solutions

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related field
• Experience with SolidWorks, Catia, CAD/AutoCAD, Revit, 3DX or other 3D modelling software
• PLC code programming and structure with Siemens, Beckhoff, Rockwell PLC
• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink for modeling physical systems
• First-principle physics understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, power delivery, energy storage and transformation, and thermo-fluids engineering

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery technology and electrochemistry

Skills

• Hands-on work
• Analytical ability
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Dental and vision plans
• HSA Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Voluntary benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program