Job Description
What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January 2025 and continue through the entire Spring/Winter term (i.e through April 2025) or into Summer 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. 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.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
What You'll Do Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and master model assemblies.Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for productionCreate 2D drawings appropriate for high-volume production and inspection methodsConduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring upDesign automated fixtures and calibration equipment for advanced robotics productsOwn the mechanical design of test equipment from concept to deploymentCreate, and interpret, electrical and pneumatic schematics
What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or a related field Proficiency in designing parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software (CATIA preferred) Experience drafting engineering drawings and conducting tolerance stack-up analysis (GD&T bonus) Strong intuition for structural optimization supported by FEA/hand calculations Good electrical foundation with knowledge about gearbox, motor, inverter, wire harness design Programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python are preferred Ability to prototype using fabrication, machining, and basic electronics/coding abilities Exposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery and hobbyist electronics (pogo-pins, industrial sensors, PLCs, pneumatics, Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, etc.)Exposure to SolidWorks, Altium, Golang and Python
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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) LGBTQ+ care concierge services 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick time after 90 days of employment 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 - $45.00/hour, depending on level + 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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Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Flexible hours,