Internship, Power Semiconductor Packaging Mechanical Design Engineer, Energy Engineering (Summer 2026)

What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue through summer term (ending approximately August 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.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer for Power Semiconductor Packaging, you won’t just follow industry standards—you’ll set them. Tesla has already revolutionized power discrete and module, making our designs the global gold standard. Forget the constraints of traditional "off-the-shelf" outlines, you will use a first-principles approach to design custom packaging for our next-generation vehicle and energy products. Your scope is end-to-end: from sketching the first concept to overseeing high-volume mass production. You will create novel, world-class packaging solutions that solve complex structural, thermal, and electrical challenges. Drive prototype builds, rigorous engineering testing, and final validation. Work within a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team that blends mechanical, thermal, and electrical engineering.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

What You'll Do

Develop Tesla custom power semiconductor packages (e.g., discrete and module) for electric vehicle and energy storage products utilizing SiC/ Gan/ or Si technology as well as developing novel cooling and attachment methods for Power Electronics applications

Support package development efforts and collaborate with electrical architecture teams as well as product design team to define requirements, performance and qualifications plans

Conduct root cause analysis of failures with coordination from failure analysis and reliability teams to improve design and enhance package reliability

Conduct Multi-physics simulations to extract parasitic resistance/inductance/capacitance and thermal resistance stacks of semiconductor packages to develop fast-switching and low-loss design to maximize system reliability

Perform lab evaluation and sample construction using hand tools or semi-manual equipment

Deliver technical writing, presentation and training sessions

What You'll Bring

Pursing a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Power Electronics Engineering focusing on semiconductor packaging, or equivalent experience

Experience with semiconductor packaging design and development

Knowledge of various manufacturing techniques, including die bonding, wire bonding, solder dispensing & printing, reflow, plasma cleaning, encapsulation, plating, stamping, die-casting, injection molding, fastening/joining, and automated assembly processes, to ensure designs are productionable. As well as familiarity with PCBAs and their components

Familiarity in multi-physics simulation ranging from thermal, electrical, mechanical, and magnetic design. Finite element analysis (FEA) tools like ANSYS Workbench, Icepak, Q3D, CFD

Knowledge in 2D/3D CAD drawing using CATIA V5/V6, Solidworks, AutoCAD

Understanding of packaging materials, processes, failure modes, failure analysis approaches, and qualification standards for automotive products

Basic understanding of power device physics, power electronic circuits, and high-voltage insulation

Knowledge of tolerance stacks, design for manufacturing (DFM), design for test (DFT), and design for reliability

Technical writing and presentation skills

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

$20.00 - $50.00/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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