What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start August/September 2025 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through approx December 2025) or into Winter/Spring 2026 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships.
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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.
As a Program Manager Intern, you will be immersed in the design engineering process and will shepherd projects from
concept through to prototype validation and then production ramp. You will use your engineering background to
understand the product requirements, technical risks, and the validation strategy to accelerate the development
process. You will communicate and present project status, highlight schedule risk, and develop recovery plans in the
event of project slip. On a daily basis, you will interface with cross function teams - design, manufacturing, compliance,
system test, reliability, supply chain and operations to define and drive development of new product programs, while
also managing changes in existing programs. As a Technical Program Manager, you will be expected to operate with
a high degree of autonomy on your programs while contributing to the development of tools and processes that
improve the organization’s productivity.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
What You'll Do
Establish and manage programs feature baseline, scheduling, critical path, and technology risks areas for executionIdentify tactical (exercise operational excellence) and creative ways to overcome obstacles while meeting deadlines despite setbackDevelop tools to automate various reporting or planning functions for the Technical Programs Management teamConduct planning and execution/support of NPI buildsCross-functionally communicate key development updates, risks, and timeline on projects as well as presenting to leadership
What You'll Bring
Pursuing a Degree in an Engineering discipline or related field Experience in a fast paced, NPI, cross-functional team orientated environment managing programs with high level of autonomyDemonstrated understanding of new product development cycles and criticality of time-to-marketAbility to grasp complex technical topics and abstract key issues and risks in an actionable formDetail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication skills both verbal and writtenSkills with common workplace software (word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software etc) with the ability to create and maintain metrics
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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