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Manufacturing Development Program

Tesla
Buffalo, NY Intern
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
What To Expect
The Manufacturing Development Program (MDP) is a hands-on training initiative designed to prepare individuals for careers in advanced manufacturing at Tesla’s factories. Participants will complete a 6-week structured coursework at a partner college and practical training focused on automation, production processes, and technical problem-solving. Successful graduates will have the opportunity to transition into a full-time Production Associate role supporting Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

What You'll Do

  • Complete standard work process and follow work instructions, procedures, and rotate as required
  • Demonstrate flexibility as needed by the business 
  • Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision
  • Escalate technical and process issues to the appropriate support groups and leaders
  • Must be able to perform a wide array of essential functions across several production and manufacturing lines and work areas, as business needs require
  • Follow safety guidelines and procedures and demonstrate a high level of professionalism
  • Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality to class or work scheduled shifts


  • What You'll Bring

  • Demonstrate ability to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments
  • Ability to learn new technology
  • Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
  • Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, overnight, and/or weekends as needed as well as potential overtime


  • Essential Physical Demands:
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day
  • Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs.
  • The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
  • Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes
  • Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
  • Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day 
  • Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
  • Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing 
  • Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment
  • Exposures to hazardous materials used in the painting process and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures
  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented production or manufacturing environment, including exhibiting strong interpersonal and communication skills with your teammates
  • Ability to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment
  • Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail


  • 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

    $22 - $22/annual salary 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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