What To Expect
The Manufacturing Development Program (MDP) is a hands-on training initiative designed to prepare individuals for careers in advanced manufacturing at Tesla’s factories. Participants will complete 1 Semester of structured coursework at a partner college and practical training focused on automation, production processes, and technical problem-solving. Successful graduates will have the opportunity to transition into a full-time Production Associate role supporting Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

What You'll Do

Complete standard work process and follow work instructions, procedures, and rotate as required

Demonstrate flexibility as needed by the business 

Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision

Escalate technical and process issues to the appropriate support groups and leaders

Must be able to perform a wide array of essential functions across several production and manufacturing lines and work areas, as business needs require

Follow safety guidelines and procedures and demonstrate a high level of professionalism

Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality to class or work scheduled shifts

What You'll Bring

Demonstrate ability to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments

Ability to learn new technology

Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, overnight, and/or weekends as needed as well as potential overtime

Essential Physical Demands:

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day

Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs.

The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes

Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain

Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day 

Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures

Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing 

Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment

Exposures to hazardous materials used in the painting process and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Ability to work in a team-oriented production or manufacturing environment, including exhibiting strong interpersonal and communication skills with your teammates

Ability to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment

Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

Medical plans > 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)

401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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

$23 - $25/annual salary + 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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