Internship, Test Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer, Cell Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. International students: if your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying.

About the role

The Cell Qualification team is responsible for designing and developing all cell performance and failure evaluation methods and equipment. The role requires strong fundamentals in multiple areas of electromechanical product design, a strong passion to think outside the box, reasoning from first principles, and being extremely detail oriented while maintaining high standards of quality and manufacturing. The individual will be responsible for developing new equipment, methods, and processes, while also taking part in cell design and manufacturing.

The Equipment Design and Services (EDS) team designs custom cell testing equipment for Tesla cell labs. The equipment we design ranges from high volume cell cycling to low volume table-top fixtures. The team is comprised of mostly mechanical engineers however our work includes electrical design and software development.

Responsibilities

• Complete ownership of the design (art-to-part approach) from concept to production and deployment
• 3D design of complex parts and assemblies and integration
• Hands-on prototyping using internal and external resources
• Root causing failures and equipment issues from first principles
• Collaboration with other engineering groups inside Tesla
• Travel to support deployment, debug issues and supplier visits

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience with various manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in CAD modeling, Catia V5/V6 experience is a plus, but not mandatory
• Experience with student Formula Vehicle, Solar Car, Hyperloop etc.
• Experience with heat transfer and thermal modeling
• Understanding of design for strength and stiffness
• Test equipment design experience
• GD&T
• Manufacturing Techniques
• Rapid Prototyping

Benefits

• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with a $0 payroll contribution option
• 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: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay

$20.00 - $50.00/hour + benefits