Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Grid Compliance Test Engineer Intern - Energy Engineering

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

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

About the Job

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
Experience taking solar power and energy storage systems through a certification process.
Experience with AC/DC power supplies and laboratory measuring equipment.
Experience with grid-interactive and grid-support standards.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to navigate and interpret ambiguity in standards.
A proven track record in renewable product certifications.
Extensive experience in global grid interaction/support codes and standards.
High-voltage or power experience.
Experience with LabVIEW, Yokogawa, Dewetron, or other data acquisition and analyzer tools, grid simulators, RLC load banks, and communication interfaces.

Responsibilities

Run test cases on Tesla energy products for grid and safety compliance; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot the equipment under test and prepare alternative solutions; negotiate testing scope and pass/fail criteria with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories while meeting project timelines and safe work practices.
Test inverters, converters, and battery modules for product certification.
Set up test configuration hardware and firmware, post-process test results, and submit results to certification bodies.
Propose and implement process improvements to facilitate testing and certification.
Create configuration files for each country or utility to meet grid compliance requirements.
Write Compliance Product Design Requirements summarizing grid and/or safety compliance requirements for the design team to achieve compliance.
Support product registrations and permitting applications.
Consult with engineering design teams.
Research new market-entry requirements.
Represent Tesla on code and committee groups to advance renewable codes and provide upcoming requirements to internal stakeholders for early adoption.
Track codes, standards, and regulatory changes and plan forward.
Serve as an expert resource for compliance test engineers.
Work with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories to achieve product compliance, including planning and managing those laboratories.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	284753
Type	Intern/Apprentice

Job Description

Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Winter/Spring term (i.e through April/May 2026) or into Summer 2027 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most 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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.  The Tesla Energy Compliance team is looking for a Compliance Test Engineer to support the global deployment of grid interactive, grid support and micro-grid inverters.In this role you’ll be responsible for grid certifications, ranging from identifying market entry requirements through design consultancy, certification and permitting. Participating in code development groups to advance industry standards while removing technical barriers to facilitate the deployment of innovative product technologies.  Location: Fremont, CA

Job Responsibilities

Run test cases on Tesla energy products for grid and safety compliance. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot the EUT and prepare alternative solutions, negotiate testing scope and pass/fail criteria with NRTLs while meeting project timeline and safe work practices
Testing for inverters, converters & battery modules for product certification.
Setup test configuration hardware and firmware, post process test results and submit results to certification body
Propose and implement process improvement opportunities to facilitate testing and certification process
Create configuration file for each country/utility to meet grid compliance requirements
Write Compliance Product Design Requirements (CPDR) summarizing grid and/or safety compliance requirements for design team to achieve compliance
Support product registrations and permitting applications
Consultant to engineering design teams
Research new market entry requirements
Represent Tesla on code and committee groups to aid in renewable code advancement and feed upcoming requirements to internal stakeholders for early adoption
Track codes, standards and regulatory changes and forward plan
Serve as an expert resource for the compliance test engineers
Work with NRTLs to achieve product compliance (Plan and manage NRTLs)

Job Requirements

Pursuing a Degree in Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field
Experience taking a solar power and energy storage systems through a certification process
Experience with ac/dc power supplies, lab measuring equipment.
Experienced in grid interactive and grid support standards
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Attention to detail and ability to navigate/interpret ambiguity of standards
Proven track record in renewable product certifications
Highly experienced in global grid interaction/support codes and standards
High voltage/power experience
Experience with LabVIEW, Yokogawa, Dewetron or other data acquisition and analyzer tools, grid simulator, RLC load bank and communication interfaces

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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