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Internship, Reliability Test Engineer, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$20–$50/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. Minimum commitment is 12 weeks, full‑time (40 hours/week) and on‑site. International students on CPT should consult their school before applying. Interns must be able to work 40 hours per week; many students will be limited to part‑time during the academic year.

About The Role

The Energy Products Reliability team is a diverse, multi‑disciplinary group of engineers focused on delivering reliable, robust, and capable energy storage and solar products to residential and industrial customers. The team seeks passionate engineering students with backgrounds in mechanical, electrical, or thermal engineering to work hands‑on with industry‑leading sustainable technologies.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

What You’ll Do

  • Learn to design, build, and deploy robust testing platforms to validate and de‑risk next‑generation Tesla Energy and Charging products, working hands‑on with prototype hardware.
  • Collaborate closely with key stakeholders (design, firmware, manufacturing, service, etc.) to execute engineering validation and long‑term reliability testing programs on critical electromechanical and thermal systems.
  • Use test results to drive design and process improvements as part of the product development cycle.

What You’ll Bring

  • Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience applying core engineering principles and working hands‑on with hardware.
  • Experience utilizing CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, etc.) and scripting languages.
  • Proficiency with standard lab and fabrication tools (power tools, multimeter, etc.).

Benefits

  • Medical plans with options that have $0 payroll deduction.
  • Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental (including orthodontic) and vision plans, some with $0 payroll contribution.
  • 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: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee discounts and perks program.

Compensation

Expected compensation: $20.00 – $50.00 per hour plus benefits. Pay may vary based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may include additional elements dependent on the position offered.

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