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Internship, Technical Program Manager, Optimus (Fall 2026)

Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteProject Management$20–$45/hrInternship

About the role

This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through summer term (ending approximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. 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. 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

  • Create, own, and manage design, build, industrialization, and test plans across multiple hardware development projects and communicate and resolve issues
  • Central point of contact for specific hardware development, testing, and industrialization plans
  • Coordinate with cross functional teams on multiple continents to prioritize and manage high-impact changes and drive improvements to all relevant project schedules
  • Track and maintain key components and program metrics including cost, reliability, mass, and performance to schedule
  • Lead development of design, testing and validation timelines, DFMEAs, and DFMs
  • Manage prototype sourcing and logistics for early-stage program needs
  • Facilitate logistics and tracking for priority projects including shipment of prototype parts and test units amongst internal, supplier, and external test sites
  • Collaborate with Engineering Part and System owners on Product updates and ensure all changes are well-documented and efficiently implemented

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field

Prior program management experience or managing a team, such as FSAE, Hyperloop, etc.

Desired to be proficient in Microsoft Office, JIRA, Confluence, and Git

Experience in leading teams, and proven ability to drive initiatives to conclusion

Proactive, highly organized, and detail oriented, with strong technical communication ability - able to drive improvements across a global interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

Proactive, highly organized, and detail oriented, with strong technical communication ability - able to drive improvements across a global interdisciplinary team

Skills

Strong technical communication ability - able to drive improvements across a global interdisciplinary team

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, 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
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 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 - $45.00/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.

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