Internship, Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International students 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 provide an experience that allows the intern to contribute to projects critical to their team’s success.

Multiple locations: Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX; Reno, NV.

Responsibilities

Tesla is seeking highly motivated engineering students who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to apply mechanical concepts to real-world projects. Interns on the battery team work directly with full-time engineers to design, prototype, test, and launch new parts and processes to improve our batteries. Projects include:

• High voltage conductors
• Advanced cooling systems
• Cell interfaces
• Battery enclosures

Every day we push the boundaries of what is possible for energy storage, both in vehicles and on the grid.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in computer-aided design software such as CAD, NX, Fusion360, SolidWorks, or CATIA
• Proven interest in hands-on engineering through project teams, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences
• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, such as heat transfer, fluids, mechanics, and electronics
• Familiarity with and interest in HV battery systems, hardware testing, quality assurance, metrology, or exposure to mass production environments
• Strong technical communication skills
• Genuine curiosity and willingness to understand how our products are designed, built, and operated

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 salary 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 offered may vary depending on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.