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.
Multiple Locations Possible: Palo Alto, CA, Fremont, CA, Austin, TX, Reno, NV, Toronto, ON
What You'll Do
Your application for the Electrical Engineer, Cell Engineering Internship will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:
Electrical Engineering Internship
Looking for an electrical engineering intern to assist with design and validation of battery test equipment. Day to day activities may include circuit design, PCB layout, bench testing, hardware failure analysis, and scripting for test automation. Seeking candidates who have basic knowledge of power converters and experience in Altium (or other PCB layout software) and Python.
Electrical Design Engineer Internship
Tesla cell manufacturing team is driving unprecedented levels of integration within our cell manufacturing operations. This requires tight collaboration between electrical, mechanical, firmware and software engineering teams. Through this effort Tesla plans to achieve the necessary cell manufacturing throughput and cost reduction to drive the transition to renewable energy use. Seeking candidates who have experience with MOSFETs, op-amps, switching regulators, gate drivers, microcontrollers, common board level communication protocols.
What You'll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related fieldFundamentals in physics and first principles engineeringCapable of understanding electrical schematicsStrong understanding of analog and digital circuitsExperience with basic lab tools: multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering
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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