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 the Collision Tech Trainee Intern role, you will be a part of the team that is repairing the most advanced vehicles on the planet.In addition to being a team player, we are looking for a problem solver with good oral and written communication as you may be interacting with customers. As an Intern, you will also learn about electric vehicles and Tesla's innovative technologies, in accelerating 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 apply to this role.
What You'll Do
- Perform guided entry-level work of Tesla electric vehicles
- Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools
- Perform various collision repair operations that may include detail, paint prep, disassembly, reassembly, estimating, and mechanical operations
- Support senior level technicians to repair Tesla electric vehicles
- As requiredmaintaininventory, records of time, shopsuppliesand parts
- Support Front and Back of House operations as needed or on a rotational basis
What You'll Bring
- Knowledge of collision repair methods and techniques to repair vehicles
- Must have a validdriver'slicenseandmust be capable of reporting to 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 language
- 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.