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Internship, Power Electronics Electrical Engineer, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$20–$60/hrInternship

What To Expect

Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Winter/Spring term (i.e., through April/May 2027) or into Summer 2027 if available. The internship requires a minimum of 12 weeks, full‑time (40 hours/week) and on‑site for most interns.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part‑time during the academic year.

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. The year‑round program places students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through close work with a manager, mentor, and team. Interns are included in projects that are critical to the team’s success and experience life at Tesla.

About The Team

Tesla’s Power Electronics group designs and manufactures power electronics hardware for automotive and energy‑storage products, including Cybertruck, Powerwall, Megapack, and other Tesla offerings. The team is located in Palo Alto, CA.

What You’ll Do

  • Simulate and design power converters for automotive and energy‑storage applications.
  • Assist validation and debugging for power converters.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineering teams to successfully design, validate, and manufacture power converters.

What You’ll Bring

  • Currently pursuing a Master’s or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience with high‑voltage (>400 V) testing.
  • Lab experience with basic EE tools (oscilloscope, network analyzer, signal generators, etc.).
  • Solid understanding of the operating principles of switched power converters.
  • Familiarity with schematic capture and power‑converter circuit simulation tools.
  • Familiarity with analog and digital circuit design and validation.
  • Experience with Altium Designer (preferred).
  • Experience with communication protocols (CAN, I²C, SPI) (preferred).

Benefits

  • Medical plans with options that have $0 payroll deduction.
  • Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 payroll contribution options.
  • Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in a high‑deductible medical plan.
  • 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 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 – $60.00 per hour plus benefits. Pay may vary based on market location, knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may include additional elements dependent on the position offered.

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