What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship, Collision Technician Trainee (Summer 2026) position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
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.
In theCollisionTech Trainee Intern role, youwill be a part of the team thatis repairingthe most advanced vehicles on the planet.In addition to being a team player, we are looking for a problem solver with goodoralandwritten communicationas you may be interacting with customers. As an Intern, you will also learn about electric vehicles and Tesla's innovative technologies, inaccelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. If you align with our mission, have a great attitude,are motivated,and willing to learnadditionaltechnical skills, we invite you to applytothis role.
What You'll Do
- Performguidedentry-level workof Tesla electric vehicles
- Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools
- Performvarious collision repair operationsthat mayincludedetail,paint prep,disassembly, reassembly, estimating, and mechanicaloperations
- Support senior level technicians to repair Tesla electric vehicles
- As requiredmaintaininventory, records of time, shop supplies and parts
- Support Frontand Back ofHouse operations as needed or on a rotational basis
What You'll Bring
- Knowledge ofcollision repairmethods and techniquesto repair vehicles
- Current enrollment in a Collision or Automotive program preferred
- Validdriver'slicensepreferredandcapable of reportingto local collision repair center
- Ability tolift upto 60 pounds
- Be able to work in a team-based environment and have a "safety first" attitude
- Familiar understanding of the English languageand have basic computer skills, including navigating web browsers and using standard applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,Powerpoint, Outlook)
Compensation and Benefits
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
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.