What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around August 2024 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through December 2024) or into Spring 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most 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.
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.
Locations: Palo Alto, CA, Fremont, CA, Austin, TX, Reno, NV, Toronto, ON
What You'll Do
Your application for cell Cell Engineering Process and Production Engineer Internships will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:
Process Development Engineering Team is at the frontier of the company, responsible for implementing and scaling Tesla’s ability to manufacture 4680 form factor battery cells. High level tasks of the team include developing and testing processes, designing equipment, installing, and ramping new production lines, and troubleshooting manufacturing issues that affect production and quality targets. This specific role will be for an intern in the team, who will work across subset of the above tasks while being guided by their mentor.The Engineering Process Team in cell manufacturing engineering group is looking for a highly motivated Process Engineering Intern to accelerate our next-generation battery cell manufacturing program. This role will support the process development of specialized battery electrode calendaring, lamination, and slitting equipment. In this position, the Process Engineering Intern will work closely with manufacturing engineers and the production team to realize high quality, efficient and reliable equipment and processes. Apply their technical skill to have innovative solutions for the process and quality improvement, problem-solving to achieve high yield, downtime reduction, and production ramp-up. This is a hands-on position working with equipment and data.The Assembly Process Engineering Team's primary objective of this role is to support the production of high-quality products through the continual improvement of process and product quality and the systems that surround them. The successful candidate for this position must be a problem-solver at their core, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continual improvement, personally and professionally.Electrode Process Development team is looking for a highly motivated and passionate researcher to work on disruptive cutting-edge battery electrode technology that enables Tesla electric vehicles and energy storage systems. This role will be heavily hands on, executing engineering DOE, obtaining quality results, processing large amount of data in order to correlate binder evolution under various operating conditions to rheology of the resulting powders. By the end of the internship, the candidate is expected to fully develop a feasible metrology to quantify different phases of binder evolution.Electrode Production Engineering team comprises Foil Coating, Cal-Lam, Slitting, and Pilot Tools operations. We are currently scaling with new technology creating multiple opportunities to accelerate the plant ramp plan with high yields and quality production. The Electrode Production Engineering Intern will work with full time engineers, production staff, quality, and equipment technicians to improve quality, production, and safety.The Formation Process Development Team works within the process development team to design trials to evaluate and improve the formation process. Collaborate with design teams to ensure trials are executed and tracked efficiently. Prescribe cell rework and recoveries. Analyze, interpret, present, and communicate experimental data to cross-functional teams. Formal problem solving (8D, root cause analysis) for manufacturing processes. Statistical process control implementation.Mixing Process Engineer team is on the forefront of bringing dry battery electrode manufacturing technology and the 4680 battery cell to high volume production - making substantial contribution to the acceleration of sustainable energy. Join a team of talented and driven engineers to evaluate and internally develop mixing systems that enable advances in throughput, quality, performance, and cost in Dry Battery Electrode Manufacturing. Work to develop and standardize the next generation of mass-production scale mixing systems. Collaborate closely with our global manufacturing engineering team, engage with the wider crossfunctional cell engineering team working on future factory design. Expect engaging technical problems, diverse work activities, and the opportunity to impact critical problems.
What You'll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, preferably Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials or a related fieldStrong foundation in materials formulations and processes, characterization, and analysis Knowledge of data processing software such as SQL, JMP, Python, Minitab, Tableau, IgnitionMechanical Design, 3D Modeling, CAD/AutoCAD, Solid Works Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, A3, 8D, PDCA/Deming cycle Experience in creating/validating tooling drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics, designing components and assemblies Ability to build structure-property-processing relationships for different material classes eg. ceramics, polymers, and composites Experience with ladder logic and PLC programming
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 - $60.00/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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