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Join our Energy Industrial Product design team as an Engineering Program Manager Intern, where you will play a pivotal role in the hardware design programs for Megapack, Powerpack, and Industrial Batteries. 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 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
What You'll Do
Manage cross-functional hardware design programs for Industrial Storage (Megapack/Powerpack/Battery System), overseeing project scoping, coordination with design, supply chain, validation, and system integration teams, while driving projects to completionBe analytical, collect and utilize data to present progress, trends, risks and opportunities for projectsRequires leading a cross functional team, balancing multiple tasks, running meetings, creating plans, delivering results, and being a flexible and capable problem solverDefine and drive the schedule for upcoming new project launches and sustaining programsMaintains a high degree of confidentiality and exercises sound business judgmentCommunicate effectively by sharing project status updates, leading scrums and stand-ups, and proactively managing schedule risksDevelop and manage project plans and ensure timely delivery of milestones
What You'll Bring
Pursuing a Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related fields Familiarity with system development conceptsExperience building, developing, and managing highly effective project management tools and processesExcellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills with ability to work in a highly cross-functionally environmentExcellent organization and delegation skills with ability to own the product roadmap and schedule with a track record of delivering projects on-timeAbility to inspire confidence in multiple layers of management from executive to associate levels, as the face of your projectsAbility to work with limited resources, independently, tight deadlines, and with urgencyExceptional ability to keep simultaneous projects moving forwardProficient with MS Office including Project, PowerPoint. Familiar with JIRA, Confluence is a plusExperience managing end-to-end product deployment — from concept through development and successful launch
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) 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 - $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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