What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship, Analysis Engineer, Vehicle & Powertrain Engineering (Fall 2026) position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
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This position is expected to start around August or September 2026 and continue through the Fall term (endingapproximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of12 weeks, full-time 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.
Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.
Multiple Locations Possible: Palo Alto, CA; Fremont, CA
Your application will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:
BatteryAnalysis, Battery Engineering
CAE, Drive Systems
CAE, Hardware Test Engineering
Vehicle Dynamics Modeling
What You'll Do
Analysis Engineering interns will work on projects supporting the design and production of current & future products
Support manufacturing-centric designs using CAE, CFD, and FEA simulations, balancing performance, durability, crash safety, fatigue, battery safety, and innovative manufacturing methods
Perform simulations to evaluate sub-systems and full product attributes, including thermal, fluid, electrical, and structural performance
Build and calibrate models using existing frameworks or novel academic/industry methods, correlating with test data
Analyze test data, root-cause discrepancies, and produce clear, data-driven reports for design feedback
Conduct optimization studies (e.g., DOE/DFSS) on components/assemblies to meet mass, cost, and performance targets
Collaborate with Design, Test, and Modeling teams to enhance predictive capabilities, provide thermal/hydraulic/electrical feedback, and contribute to DFMEA/specifications
Participate in feasibility analyses for manufacturing, assembly, and service processes
What You'll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Completion of statics, dynamics, and materials science courses
Strong problem-solving skills and interest in analytical/numerical techniques
Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Volume Methods, and multidisciplinary domains (e.g., single/multi-phase CFD, thermal, coupled electrical-thermal CAE)
Applied experience in COMSOL, ANSYS-FLUENT, STAR-CCM ; MATLAB and Simulink preferred
Demonstrated experience in stand-alone or coupled analysis of electronic components for thermal, fluid mechanics,electro-magnetism, and structural performance
Exposure to HV battery design/optimization or automotive product development
Proven ability to deliver analysis under tight timelines, deconstruct complex test scenarios with logic/analytics, and thrive in iterative, collaborative engineering environments
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 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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $20 - $50