Internship, System Integration & Test Automation Engineer, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

What To Expect

Start date: January 2027. The internship runs through the Winter/Spring term (through April/May 2026) and may extend into Summer 2027 if available. Minimum commitment is 12 weeks, full‑time (40 hours/week) and on‑site.

International students: If your work authorization is through CPT, 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.

Location: Palo Alto, CA.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware/firmware integration and system testing of Tesla Energy products, including high‑power grid‑connect batteries, EV chargers, and solar products.
• Perform 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, such as fault‑injection setups and multiple‑asset integration.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles; ability to read schematics and build basic electrical systems.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting electrical systems using lab tools (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python and 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 with batteries, power electronics, or renewable energy.
• Participation in 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 with options that have $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, 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: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.

Compensation

Expected hourly rate: $20.00 – $50.00 plus benefits. Pay may vary based on market location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional compensation elements may be included depending on the position offered.