Internship, System Integration & Test Automation Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026)

What You'll Do

• Support hardware/firmware integration and system testing of Tesla Energy Products including high power grid-connect batteries, EV chargers and solar products
• Hands-on testing, debugging, and troubleshooting on real hardware
• Support firmware validation and regression testing at the system level
• Develop test automation scripts in Python
• Design and implement next generation test systems, i.e. fault injection setup and multiple asset integration

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related field
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles; ability to read & understand schematics and build basic electrical systems
• Experienced in testing and troubleshooting electrical systems including the use of lab tools such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Experience with Python, C/C++
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to write code, analyze data, or solve engineering problems
• Comfortable working with high voltage and high-power systems
• Interest or experience working with batteries, power electronics, or renewable energy
• Participation on electromechanical systems projects - e.g., robotics, formula SAE, solar car
• Experience using AI tools in a technical workflow (test automation, debugging, or data analysis)

Benefits

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• 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 to include: 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.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.