Internship, Thermal Design Engineer, Electronic Devices (Winter/Spring 2027)

What to Expect

This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). Preference for candidates who are able to commit to 8 months but we ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not 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 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 provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

About the team: The AI Electronics Product Design team is responsible for thermal management of various components across Tesla platforms including Vehicles and Data Centers.

What You’ll Do

• Analytical approach to heat transfer and fluid flow problems based on first principles
• CFD modelling of heat transfer and fluid flow
• Develop innovative approaches to enhance all forms of heat transfer in various modules
• Test and Validation of the electronic systems across all low voltage electronics
• Validation performed on bench top modules in the lab (requires familiarity with instrumentation, and data acquisitions systems)
• Data analysis and providing summary reports is essential

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursing a degree in Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or thermals-related field
• Strong understanding of fundamentals of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
• Experience in CFD and developming numerica models of thermal/fluid systems at any level
• Passionate about electro-mechanical product design, creative problem solving, and finding simple solutions to complex mechanical and thermal challenges
• Hands-on experience with mechanical or thermal testing and data analysis through projects, reasearch or internships
• Strong teamwork, communication and presentation skills