Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Automation Development & Tooling Engineer Intern

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Spring 2027Elgin, IL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes; experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is a plus.
Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD), including AutoCAD, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
Strong propensity to build, assemble, fix, and program things.
Coursework in analog and digital circuits, control systems, logic, and programming.
Exposure to programming microcontrollers.
Ability to use common power and hand tools.
Programming experience in C++, Python, SQL, or a similar language.
Experience with industrial electrical panel design.
Experience with programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Beckhoff.
Experience with human-machine interface (HMI) or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) programming, such as WinCC or Ignition.
Experience with servo motors and controllers, such as SINAMICS or Kinetix.
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and simulation programming.
Hands-on computer numerical control (CNC) machining experience.
Experience with industrial robots, such as Fanuc or Kuka.
Experience with stamping simulation software such as Autoform or Pamstamp.
Experience using a blue light scanner or PC-DMIS/Hexagon coordinate measuring machine (CMM).

Responsibilities

Develop and design new manufacturing equipment as part of Automation Mechanical Design Engineering.
Develop, design, and program control systems for new equipment as part of Automation Controls Engineering.
Execute project tasks relating to stamping die design and development as part of Die Engineering.

Desired Qualifications

Hands-on experience, a previous internship, and/or project experience, particularly with machines and mechanisms.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	ELGIN, Illinois
Requisition ID	278963
Type	Intern/Apprentice

Job Description

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: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; Elgin, Illinois; Grand Rapids, Michigan   About Automation Development & Tooling Engineering at TeslaTesla is seeking highly motivated post-secondary interns to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines for our advanced production facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the team building "the machine that makes the machine." Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of incredibly exciting products.

Job Responsibilities

Your application will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:

Automation Mechanical Design Engineering: developing and designing new manufacturing equipment

Automation Controls Engineering: developing, designing, and programming control systems for new equipment

Die Engineering: executing project tasks relating to stamping die design and development

Job Requirements

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

Knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes. Experience specifically with automotive manufacturing environment a plus

Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks)

Strong propensity to build, assemble, fix and program things

Hands-on experience, previous internship, and/or project experience is preferred, particularly with machines and mechanisms

Coursework in analog and digital circuits, control systems, logic, and programming

Exposure to programming microcontrollers

Use of common power and hand tools

Programming experience in C++, Python, SQL or similar language

Industrial electrical panel design

PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff or similar)

HMI/SCADA programming (WinCC, Ignition or similar)

Servo motors and controllers (SINAMICS, Kinetix or similar)

FEA and Simulation programming

Hands on CNC machining experience

Experience with industrial robots (Fanuc, Kuka, or similar)

Experience with stamping simulation software such as Autoform or Pamstamp

Experience using blue light scanner or PC-DMIS /Hexagon CMM

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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