What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship, Test Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer, Cell Engineering (Fall 20 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.
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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.
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.
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.
What You'll Do
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
What You'll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Experience with various manufacturing process
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
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