Internship, System Test Engineer, Off Board Vehicle Charging, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

What to Expect

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This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Winter/Spring term (i.e through April/May 2026) or into Summer 2027 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.

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Tesla Energy is looking for a Test Engineer Intern who is passionate about our mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy and is ready to help us push the boundaries of continuous integration software, firmware, and hardware testing. You will support the system test team by owning the execution of manual and automated test sequences associated with core feature functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, regression, system configuration, and security. Tests will encompass all aspects of performance pertaining to off-board Level 1-3 electric vehicle charging and will offer broad exposure to cutting edge EVSE technology. This role will serve to enable faster and more efficient firmware and software development to quickly deliver new features and bug fixes to our customers.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

What You’ll Do

• Execute automated and manual tests for Tesla Energy Off-Board Charging Products including Supercharger, Wall Connector, Mobile Connector, and emerging products
• Perform system validation of current and next generation Tesla Energy Charging Systems
• Identify and report abnormal behavior at the system level and work with Engineering teams on full resolution of any issues
• Support bring-up of next generation mechanical/electrical test setups to replicate real-life field conditions and validate the efficacy of the new automated test equipment
• Work closely with Engineering teams to enumerate/design test cases that represent all customer use cases and edge cases and ensure full end-to-end test coverage on products
• Own delivery of test result documentation and escalation when necessary
• Monitor, identify and escalate issues that arise within the automated test pipeline to ensure prompt resolution and restoration of functionality
• Investigate failures of automated test executions and report out test failure rates

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical or Mechnical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Proficiency with Python preferred (C is desirable as well)
• Hands-on experience with electrical, automotive, or computer repair strongly desired
• Must be comfortable with hands-on lab work (including the potential use of oscilloscopes, CAN tools, soldering irons, etc. as needed to support testing)
• Must be very comfortable using computers (Windows is required, Linux is preferred)
• Experience in system testing preferred
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex systems
• Effective communicator and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, work indoors or outdoors, and stand for extended periods of time