What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship, Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer, Energy Engineering (Summer 2026) position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
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This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue throughsummerterm (endingapproximately August 2026or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of12 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.
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About the Team
Reporting to the Solar Roof Manufacturing Engineering Team, the Manufacturing Engineering Intern is primarily responsible for the design and deployment of Tesla energy product and automated lines - inclusive of design, commissioning, process development and technical transfer of the tools to the operation team; qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, throughput, uptime and yield (OEE).
The Manufacturing Engineering Intern works closely with Tesla's internal Product Design, Operations, Facilities, and Quality Engineering teams and coordinates cross-functional design activities with tool vendors to develop novel solar manufacturing equipment.
Location: Fremont, CA
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with the Solar Design team to propose solutions for Tesla energy products. Ensuring designs are adhering to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles
- Develop manufacturing methods and select equipment necessary to commercialize the Solar products
- Oversee installation and ensure ramp-up of manufacturing equipment
- Define and oversee Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) manufacturing equipment
- Optimize product flow and line efficiency by designing or improving tools, jigs, stations, work methods and ergonomics using 5S methodology
- Characterize baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product yield and tool availability
- Generate and maintain machine documentations and spare part BOMs
- Drive other projects as needed by management or as business needs change
What You'll Bring
- Pursing a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software
- Strong hands-on experience, preferably with high-volume and pilot manufacturing
- Understanding of automation systems, mechanical engineering, robotics, PLCs, & data collection systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively achieve results with multiple vendors and internal and external customers
- Working knowledge of data analysis, statistics, SPC
- Excellent communicator, both in presentations and written reports
- Proven ability to work well with production personnel of all levels
- Experience programming PLCs and articulated robots a plus
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