Internship, Robotics Thermal Design Engineer, Optimus (Winter/Spring 2027)
About the role
Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full‑time positions, not internships. 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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on‑site. Many students will be limited to part‑time during the academic year.
Responsibilities
- CFD modeling of heat transfer and fluid flow
- Develop innovative approaches to enhance radiative heat transfer in small modules
- Perform tolerance analysis, finite element analysis and simulations
- Test and validate the electronic systems across all low voltage electronics
- Provide support to manufacturing lines and test engineers to quickly identify issues, resolve problems, and come up with production solutions
- Create clear documentation and presentations to communicate concepts, designs, and findings
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, or thermals‑related field with a graduation date between May 2027 – December 2027
- Strong understanding of fundamentals of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
- Experience in CFD and developing numerical models of thermal/fluid systems at any level
- Passionate about electro‑mechanical product design, creative problem solving, and finding simple solutions