Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through 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.
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.
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.
Join the Charging Products team as an Engineering Program Manager Intern, where you will play a pivotal role in the hardware design programs such as Supercharging, Semi Charging, AC Charging and Robot Charging. In this dynamic position, you'll lead a variety of cross-functional projects, focusing on energy hardware, system integration, design validation, and triage support. In this role, you will lead the design and development of some of the most advanced and sophisticated system integration projects in the world, with unparalleled agility. This internship is a unique opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals who are pioneering technologies that will transform the energy and charging landscape. If you are eager to take on challenges, learn from the best, and drive innovation, we invite you to join our dynamic team and be part of the revolution in the energy industry.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Manage cross-functional hardware design programs for Charging Products (Supercharging/Semi Charging/AC Charging/Robot Charging), overseeing project scoping, coordination with design, supply chain, validation, and system integration teams, while driving projects to completion
Develop and manage project plans and ensure timely delivery of milestones
Be analytical, collect and utilize data to present progress, trends, risks and opportunities for projects
Requires leading a cross functional team, balancing multiple tasks, running meetings, creating plans, delivering results, and being a flexible and capable problem solver
Define and drive the schedule for upcoming new project launches and sustaining programs
Pursuing a Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related fields
Experience managing end-to-end product deployment - from concept through development and successful launch
Familiarity with system development concepts
Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective project management tools and processes
Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills with ability to work in a highly cross- functionally environment
Excellent organization and delegation skills with ability to own the product roadmap and schedule with a track record of delivering projects on-time
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Expected Compensation
$20.00 - $50.00 + 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.