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Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Intern - Multiple Teams

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Spring 2027Palo Alto, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
  • Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and physics-based first-principles problem-solving skills.
  • Experience using computer-aided design (CAD); CATIA V6 is a strong plus.
  • Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and design for manufacturing (DFM), and experience with drafting.
  • Experience in mechanical analysis and simulation, including finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with working knowledge of ANSYS, StarCCM, MATLAB, Python, and Cursor.
  • Experience designing packaging for electronic assemblies.
  • Basic understanding of materials science for mechanical design, including metals, insulators, plastics, connectors, gaskets, thermal interface materials, and potting.
  • Hands-on building and prototyping skills.
  • Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) for design tasks, including task automation and authoring skills and plugins.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create computer-aided designs and models of individual mechanical components, including plastics, sheet metal, heatsinks, insulation, connectors, and fasteners.
  • Create two-dimensional drawing packages using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and write manufacturing instructions.
  • Perform mechanical analysis and simulation, including thermal computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and structural finite element analysis (FEA).
  • Solve complex packaging challenges involving high-voltage insulation, heat extraction, and automated high-volume manufacturing.
  • Develop engineering test plans and help run them.
  • Assist with hands-on prototype builds, test-fixture builds, and component fabrication.
  • Root-cause test failures and hardware issues.
  • Use SI to automate design work.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience using CATIA V6.

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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