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

Tesla · Fremont, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$20–$50/hrInternship

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. International students: if your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying.

About the role

Mechanical Design Engineering (MDE) interns will work on all aspects of the mechanical design process, including design, analysis, prototyping, and validation of components and systems for Tesla vehicles. As an MDE intern, you will contribute to a variety of projects depending on team requirements, challenging you to come up with creative solutions to affect rigorous quality and cost-down targets. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional partners, external vendors, and suppliers.

Your application will be considered across all opportunities for the following teams:

  • Battery Pack
  • Chassis Engineering
  • Dimensional Engineering
  • Drive Systems
  • Electronic Devices
  • Exteriors & Interiors Engineering
  • Hardware Engineering
  • New Programs Engineering
  • Powertrain Development
  • Semi Truck Engineering
  • Structures Engineering
  • Thermal Engineering

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
  • Proficiency designing in a 3D CAD software (CATIA proficiency is a plus)
  • Experience creating engineering drawings (GD&T experience is a plus)
  • Proven interest in mechanical design engineering through extracurricular activities, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences (proven automotive or sustainability interest is a plus)
  • Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals
  • Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams while able to work independently; detail-oriented and execution focused
  • Genuine curiosity and willingness to understand how our products are designed, built, and how they operate

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 including 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.

Schedule

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

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