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Internship, Mechanical Test 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, for most internships. 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 Team

We are a diverse, enthusiastic, and growing team of multi-disciplined engineers that further Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy by demonstrating the functionality, performance, and durability of new hardware designs. As a test engineering intern, you will learn how to leverage hardware, firmware, and software solutions to validate Tesla products to rigorous internal and industry standards. We are interested in diverse candidates with all levels of experience, but we will prioritize curious and driven engineers with strong problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

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

  • Thermal Management Test Engineering
  • Structures Test Engineering (Closures, Interiors, Exteriors, Vibrations, Chassis, etc.)
  • Power Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineering
  • Drive Unit Test Engineering
  • Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) Test Engineering
  • Capability Development
  • Design For Reliability
  • Battery Test Engineering
  • Low Voltage Test Engineering
  • Photo Instrumentation Technology

Responsibilities

  • Design and build custom test equipment using components such as linear actuators (pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric), motors, pumps, and general system design to make validation efficient, modular, and repeatable
  • Manage projects from initial concept through design, assembly, and final commissioning
  • Write and maintain test software to automate execution, data collection and analysis
  • Develop and maintain validation schedules to coordinate test resources and communicate status to program managers

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Vehicle Engineering, Computer Science, Photographic Sciences or a related field
  • Proven technical experience through extracurricular activities, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences
  • Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals with experience using hand tools, motors, actuators, power supplies, multimeters, and reading drawings
  • Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams, while working independently to drive large projects forward and overcome blockers; detail-oriented and execution focused
  • Genuine curiosity to figure out why something doesn’t work; troubleshooting the root-cause of an issue comes second nature to you
  • Love to be hands on, understand how to interact with a system and automate repeatable tasks. You thrive on efficiency and hate to see someone waste time on something a script, fixture, or robotic system could do automatically

Skills

  • Coding experience, preferably Python, for test automation and data post-processing (preferred)
  • Knowledge of different sensors, what they do, and how to interact with them (preferred)
  • Design experience with CAD software such as CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, or Autodesk Inventor (preferred)
  • Proven interest in electric vehicles and/or sustainable energy, through extracurricular activities, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences (preferred)

Benefits

  • Medical plans with multiple options, including a plan with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with an option for $0 payroll contribution
  • 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 multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

  • Full-time (40 hours/week)
  • On-site
  • Minimum 12 weeks
  • Start: January 2027
  • End: Approximately May 2027 or later, if available

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