Internship, Service Technician Trainee (Fall 2026)

About the role

In the Technician Trainee Intern role, you will service customer vehicles and complete hands-on tasks at the service center. As a team player in a customer-facing role, excellent oral and written communication is desired. You will also learn about electric vehicles and Tesla’s innovative technologies, accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level work in the inspection, repair, and service of Tesla electric vehicles
• Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools
• Perform equipment inspections, adjustments, and certifications
• Perform Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) of new cars
• Maintain inventory, records of time, shop supplies, and parts
• Help maintain vehicle cleanliness of customer cars
• Support Parts & Front of House operations as needed or on a rotational basis

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles
• Current enrollment in an Automotive program preferred
• Valid driver’s license required and must be capable of reporting to training location or local service center as needed
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to work in a team-based environment with a "safety first" attitude
• Familiar understanding of the English language
• Basic computer skills, including navigating web browsers and using standard applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Benefits

• Medical plans 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