What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start around May or June 2026 and continue through the Summer term (ending approximately August 2026) or continuing into Fall 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time 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: Fremont, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX; Reno, NV; Lathrop, CA; Buffalo, NY

About Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering At Tesla
Tesla is seeking highly motivated post-secondary interns to develop and engineer new processes and high-volume automation equipment. You will work closely with Tesla’s internal Product Design, Operations, Facilities, Production and Quality Engineering teams and coordinates cross-functional design activities with tool vendors to "build the machine that build the machines". You will assume full ownership of the design and technical transfer of the line’s tools to Tesla Operations, qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, quality, and output. 

What You'll Do
Your application will be considered across a range of opportunities within the larger Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering organization, a piece of our Vehicle Engineering function, including but not limited to the below teams:

Manufacturing Engineering, General Assembly

Body Manufacturing Engineering

Optimus Manufacturing

Quality Data Engineering

Plastics Engineering

Stamping & Tooling Engineering

Joining Engineering

Metal Forming

Manufacturing Technical Program Management

Vehicle Manufacturing Controls Engineering

What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field

Hands-on experience is a must

Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals

Proficient with computer-aided design (CAD) software such as CATIA or SOLIDWORKS

Experience with semi-automated / automated manufacturing equipment

Experience in a high-volume factory environment

Experience with design of tooling, jigs, and fixtures

Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)

Understanding of statistical tools such as Process Capability (Cp, Cpk) and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility

Experience with 3D modeling

Experience with part and assembly 2D drawing

Strong analytical/problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to learn concepts quickly

Understanding of Geometric Design & Tolerance (GD&T)

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

$20.00 - $50.00/hour + 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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