Internship, Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. 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.

Multiple Locations Possible: Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX; Reno, NV

What You’ll Do

Tesla is seeking highly motivated engineering students who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to apply mechanical concepts to real world projects. Interns on the battery team work directly with full time engineers to design, prototype, test and launch new parts and processes to improve our batteries. Our projects include high voltage conductors, advanced cooling systems, cell interfaces, and battery enclosures. Every day we push the boundaries of what is possible for energy storage, both in vehicles and on the grid.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in computer aided design software such as CAD, NX, Fusion360, Solid Works, CATIA
• Proven interest in hands on engineering through project teams, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences
• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, such as heat transfer, fluids, mechanics, and electronics
• Familiarity with and interest in HV battery systems, hardware testing, quality assurance, metrology, exposure to mass production environments
• Strong technical communication skills
• Genuine curiosity and willingness to understand how our products are designed, built and how they operate