Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Controls Engineer Intern - Manufacturing

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Winter 2027, Spring 2027Fremont, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must be currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
The candidate must have coursework in analog and digital circuits, control systems, logic, and programming.
The candidate must have exposure to programming microcontrollers.
The candidate must be proficient with computer-aided design tools such as AutoCAD, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
The candidate must be able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
The candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills, be well organized, and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Lay out new industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA 79, the National Electrical Code, and UL 508A, and create electrical schematics.
Develop and debug programmable logic controller ladder logic code, emphasizing organization, structure, documentation, maintainability, and reusability.
Interface with conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution Systems, and LabVIEW.
Implement control-reliable safety systems for safeguarding compliant with ANSI/RIA 15.06 and OSHA.
Generate simple human-machine interface screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting.
Commission vision cameras for part inspection and two-dimensional or three-dimensional machine guidance, using Cognex or Keyence.
Manage and implement small machine projects from start to finish.

Desired Qualifications

A strong propensity to build, assemble, fix, and program things is preferred.
Experience using common power and hand tools is preferred.
Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and programming experience in C++, Python, SQL, or a similar language are preferred.
Experience with industrial electrical panel design; programmable logic controller programming using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar systems; human-machine interface or supervisory control and data acquisition programming using Allen-Bradley, Ignition, or similar systems; industrial robots such as Fanuc or Kuka; and servo motors and controllers such as Kinetix is preferred.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	277525
Type	Intern/Apprentice

Job Description

Consider before submitting an application:     This position is expected to start January or February 2027 and continue through winter/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.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. About the Team Tesla is seeking highly-motivated 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 and may work in one of the following departments: Automation Development, Vehicle Manufacturing, Paint Manufacturing, or Powertrain Manufacturing. The Controls Engineering Intern will work under the guidance of Controls Engineers to develop, design, and program control systems for new equipment being deployed to the production floor. The Intern will learn, apply and contribute to the further development of Tesla’s innovative controls program architecture to components such as logic controllers, machine interfaces, servo drives, and industrial robots used in our production processes. Multiple Locations Possible: Austin, TX; Buffalo, NY; Fremont, CA; Lathrop, CA; Sparks, NV

Job Responsibilities

Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical schematics
Develop and debug ladder logic PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
Interface with conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), LabView
Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding
Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
Commission vision cameras for part inspection and 2D/3D guidance of machinery (Cognex, Keyence)
Manage and implement small machine projects from start to finish

Job Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
Coursework in analog and digital circuits, control systems, logic, and programming
Exposure to programming microcontrollers
Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks)
Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills and well organized with meticulous attention to detail
Strong propensity to build, assemble, fix and program things is preferred
Use of common power and hand tools is preferred
Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and programming experience in C++, Python, SQL or similar language is preferred
Experience with industrial electrical panel design, PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff or similar), HMI/SCADA programming (Allen-Bradley, Ignition or similar), industrial robots (Fanuc, Kuka or similar) and Servo motors and controllers (Kinetix or similar) is preferred

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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