Internship, Data Engineer, Supply Chain (Fall 2026)

What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application: 

This position is expected to start August 2026 or September 2026 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 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.

About The Team
You will be part of a Supply Chain Data Analytics team as a point of contact for reporting, analytics, and insight generation for the global Supply Chain organization. You should have strong technical skills, a collaborative style of working, and a proactive and critical mindset. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are crucial, as is the ability to synthesize complex issues and drive desired outcomes. Tesla is a fast-moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes. The successful candidate is a self-starter with a passion for data analytics, data engineering, and continuously demonstrates an ability to tackle complex problems and implement solutions.

As a member of the analytics team, you will be required to translate business questions into insightful and action-biased analytics. You will also help with our database management and ETL development work. Your work will have a direct impact on Tesla’s Supply Chain.

Multiple Locations Possible: Fremont, CA; Lathrop, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX

What You'll Do

Create and/ or enhance action-driven dashboards (e.g., using Tableau)

Optimize current Tableau dashboard queries so they consume less server resources and result in faster load time for end-users. This could include searching for better server/database alternative and rewriting the equivalent-query

Perform ongoing check of internal dashboards, to make sure they are still up to date

Support ad hoc data, SQL query, analysis, and debugging requests from cross-functional stakeholders

Create/maintain internal dashboard documentation and define key metrics to track success or prioritize features

Implement and maintain automated processes for seamless data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL)

Communicate with stakeholders, gather business requirements

Work on standardization of our dashboards (including building tutorials and ensuring there is proper documentation)

Translate requirements of large data initiatives into smaller actionable items

Champion data literacy within the organization and drive adoption rates

Collaborate with Training expert to develop user-training to dashboard

What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a Degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Engineering Management, Computer Science or a related field

Working knowledge of SQL, and relational database systems

Comfort with a scripting language (e.g., Python) and dashboard data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Excel)

A good understanding of relational databases and database engineering concepts

Familiarity with data pipelines and a Workflow Management Tool (e.g., Airflow) is desirable

Excellent written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with other business and engineering teams, while able to work independently

Organized, detail-oriented, execution-focused, relentless and willing to find cracks in the system to expose problems

Previous experience in: Data Analysis, Product/Project Management on Software applications, or Supply Chain Purchasing/Industrial Engineering experience

Benefits
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

Expected Compensation

$18.39 - $37.02/hour benefits

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.

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