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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.
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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.
About the Team
Reporting to the Solar Roof Manufacturing Engineering Team, the Manufacturing Engineering Intern is primarily responsible for the design and deployment of Tesla energy product and automated lines - inclusive of design, commissioning, process development and technical transfer of the tools to the operation team; qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, throughput, uptime and yield (OEE).
The Manufacturing Engineering Intern works closely with Tesla's internal Product Design, Operations, Facilities, and Quality Engineering teams and coordinates cross-functional design activities with tool vendors to develop novel solar manufacturing equipment.
Location: Fremont, CA
Collaborate with the Solar Design team to propose solutions for Tesla energy products. Ensuring designs are adhering to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles
Develop manufacturing methods and select equipment necessary to commercialize the Solar products
Oversee installation and ensure ramp-up of manufacturing equipment
Support the design, assembly, and debugging of equipment, including hardware selection and basic programming
Develop and modify HMI screens using Ignition to improve operator experience and assist with MES interface validation
Learning to maintain and troubleshoot control systems including PLC and industrial networks
Characterize baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product yield and tool availability
Drive other projects as needed by management or as business needs change
Pursing Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience with EPLAN software or Electrical AutoCAD
Experience programming PLCs and articulated robots
Practical skills with industrial electrical systems including 480V 3-phase, 110VAC, and 24VDC
Be able to read electrical schematics and familiar with electrical code
Experience in electrical panel building
Strong hands-on experience, preferably with high-volume and pilot manufacturing
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively achieve results with multiple vendors and internal and external customers
Excellent communicator, both in presentations and written reports
Proven ability to work well with production personnel of all levels
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.