What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around January or February 2025 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e. through May 2025) or into Spring/Summer 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.
Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.
About The Team
Tesla is seeking highly-motivated interns to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines for our advanced production facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the team "building the machine that makes the machine". Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of incredibly exciting products and may work in one of the following departments: Automation Development, Vehicle Manufacturing, Paint Manufacturing, or Powertrain Manufacturing.
The Controls Engineering Intern will work under the guidance of Controls Engineers to develop, design, and program control systems for new equipment being deployed to the production floor. The Intern will learn, apply and contribute to the further development of Tesla’s innovative controls program architecture to components such as logic controllers, machine interfaces, servo drives, and industrial robots used in our production processes.
Multiple Locations Possible
What You'll Do
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical schematicsDevelop and debug ladder logic PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusableInterface with conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), LabViewImplement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguardingGenerate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshootingCommission vision cameras for part inspection and 2D/3D guidance of machinery (Cognex, Keyence)Manage and implement small machine projects from start to finish
What You'll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related fieldCoursework in analog and digital circuits, control systems, logic, and programmingExposure to programming microcontrollersProficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks)Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlinesExemplary verbal and written communication skills and well organized with meticulous attention to detailStrong propensity to build, assemble, fix and program things is preferredUse of common power and hand tools is preferredMastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and programming experience in C++, Python, SQL or similar language is preferredExperience with industrial electrical panel design, PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff or similar), HMI/SCADA programming (Allen-Bradley, Ignition or similar), industrial robots (Fanuc, Kuka or similar) and Servo motors and controllers (Kinetix or similar) is preferred
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
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