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Internship, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing (Winter/Spring 2027)

Tesla · Fremont, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$20–$50/hrInternship

This position is expected to start around January or February 2027 and continue through the Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum commitment of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site. Our internship program is for students actively enrolled in an academic program; recent graduates should apply for full-time positions. International students using CPT must confirm their ability to work 40 hours per week before applying.

About The Team

The Industrial Engineering Team optimizes manufacturing and material flow processes by collaborating with internal and external teams to meet factory objectives. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to a world-class manufacturing facility, working in a fast-paced environment to improve critical subsystems. The intern will support work measurement studies on production equipment, conveyance, and human work for operations and engineering stakeholders, using data to optimize gross margin through capacity improvement and operational streamlining. Additionally, the intern will assist with layout and space readiness initiatives for existing and new line installations.

Possible locations: Austin, TX; Buffalo, NY; Fremont, CA; Lathrop, CA; Sparks, NV.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize work measurement to optimize factory and material flow processes.
  • Develop layout and production line alternatives.
  • Provide decision support through trade-off, scenario, and sensitivity analysis.
  • Conduct work measurement studies for production equipment, conveyance, and human work to optimize operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Use data to identify value-adding and non-value-adding tasks, streamline processes, and provide line-balancing options.
  • Conduct capacity studies and static sensitivity analyses to identify factors impacting line throughput (OEE, headcount, material handling equipment) and recommend improvements.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and demonstrated application of these principles in real-world scenarios.
  • High comfort level in a high-expectations environment.
  • Software skills: MySQL, basic Excel, flowcharting software. Bonus skills: 2D/3D CAD, linear programming, simulation, advanced Excel.
  • Previous experience in production control, material flow, manufacturing, process engineering, internal consulting, systems engineering, and/or warehousing.

Benefits

  • Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction.
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans 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 salaried positions) and paid holidays.
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
  • Voluntary benefits: 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 may vary based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

  • Full-time (40 hours/week).
  • Minimum 12-week commitment.
  • On-site.

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