Internship, Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering (Summer 2024)

What to Expect

This position is expected to start in-person around May or June 2024 and continue through the entire Summer term (i.e. through August/September 2024) or into early Fall 2024 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.

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 emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Locations

• Multiple Locations Possible

About the Team

The Manufacturing Engineering team is responsible for Tesla’s manufacturing processes, designing equipment to be used in production lines, and helping to troubleshoot manufacturing issues to affect production and delivery targets.

Departments

Assembly

Battery Module

Battery Pack

Body

Castings

Drive Unit

Energy

Material Handling

Paint

Plastics

Press

Production Planning

Technical Program Manager (Manufacturing)

What You’ll Do

An intern within Manufacturing Engineering may be working on projects related to the following:

• Support control plans to assure critical features are controlled through the assembly/production process.
• Support Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives
• Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design and develop processes, tooling, assembly fixtures and procedures
• Organize and analyze data sets that outline the systemic improvement opportunities
• Manage projects involving multiple departments and/or outside contractors
• Develop and validate processes used in manufacturing
• Assist and contribute to software architecture design, development of software applications, and integration into enterprise systems
• Develop and implement system support process and documentation
• Support issue resolution for production and assembly including root cause investigation and corrective action tracking

What You’ll Bring

• Currently working towards an academic degree in a relevant engineering program
• You must be self-managed and committed to working in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience is a must
• Professional and positive communication skills
• Previous internship and/or project experience is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits
 

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time after 90 days of employment 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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