Internship Technical Program Manager Vehicle Engineering Fall jobs at Tesla in United States, Fremont

• Demonstrates an aptitude towards learning Engineering Test Standards with a safety-first attitude
• Motivated to work in a high-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to learn new and innovative technologies
• Organizing and maintaining lab equipment, parts, and tools
• Support communal operations and oversight of environmental chamber logistics
• Support other technicians on test setup, inspection, and end of test wrap up
• Assembly and disassembly of test fixtures and equipment
• Organizing parts by using fork-lifts and other equipment, as well as become the technical expert and owner for shipping and logistics
• Support wiring harness fabrication, including soldering, crimping, and following wiring diagrams
• Assist in the battery discharging and scrapping process

• Ability to follow technician/engineer instructions to operate charging equipment, basic hand tools, test equipment, and data acquisition systems used for data collection
• Able to identify and assess potential electrical hazards or risks to ensure a safe working environment
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public
• Able and willing to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment (90% indoor)
• Track record of using hand tools to perform basic shop operations
• Work with a collaborative attitude and team spirit
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
• Basic high voltage training or demonstrated working knowledge of high voltage DC systems, high voltage battery packs, and associated safety protocols

In the Abuse Testing & Engineering group, we push energy storage and power electronics to their limits and beyond using specialized equipment to apply electrical, mechanical, and thermal stresses. Our goal is to provide rapid feedback to inform designs early in development, by understanding how robust systems perform under abusive conditions. We accommodate external regulations but have a strong focus on internal requirements and test to failure. Every Tesla battery product comes through our lab, both vehicles and energy storage. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting.

We are looking for an Engineer to test a variety of electrically abusive scenarios for power electronics and battery systems across both vehicle and energy products. In this role, you would collaborate with “Pack” and Electronics Design Engineers to design subscale and full-scale tests that meet our requirements, as small as a single cell and as large as an entire product. You would own the testing, through planning and execution (with technician support), results summary and shared decision-making with design teams, resulting in products with world-class safety performance.

• Engage electronics and battery pack teams to understand and prioritize test needs
• Create test plans and execute tests such as FET shoot-through, overvoltage, overcurrent, arc flash, electrical joints failure, or conductive fluid exposure
• Develop sub-pack-scale tests to study novel failure modes with higher fidelity
• Develop any new test equipment needed to conduct tests
• Anticipate and mitigate test execution hazards
• Share results and maintain documentation to be easily referenced by other teams
• Recreate field incidents and suggest countermeasures

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Applied Physics Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years’ experience in physically applied engineering (lab testing, development, hobby or school projects)
• Must be hands-on (wiring, prototyping, troubleshooting, instrumentation)
• Enjoys working in cross-functional groups and leading technicians
• Able to plan many concurrent activities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Up to 20% travel
• Bonus: experience with CAN bus, battery management systems, Python, National Instruments data acquisition hardware / LabVIEW, CAD, oscilloscopes and related high voltage probes, or similar

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.

• Manage cross-functional programs from end-to-end, covering a range of areas across vehicle engineering; coordinating with vehicle, hardware and firmware teams. Scope of projects range from complete new product programs to very specific advanced technology development projects
• Lead multiple advanced technology development projects to inform future vehicle design; coordinate engineering teams for technical deep-dives and global supply managers for cost analysis
• Demonstrate critical thinking by making data driven decisions that advance the critical pieces of technology to Tesla’s mission
• Develop and manage project plans and ensure on-time delivery with aggressive timelines
• Define and drive the schedule for upcoming new project launches, new technology development milestones and sustaining programs
• Constantly work to evolve our processes and systems towards increasing precision and dependability, while still maintaining the agility that has gotten Tesla to where we are now
• Master documentation to track ongoing status of projects and issues ensuring that they are completed in a timely manner

• Currently pursuing a Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field of study with a graduation date between 2025 - 2026
• Must be able to relocate and work on site in Fremont, CA
• Experience in fast paced environment with exposure to end-to-end product deployment — from concept through development and successful launch
• Strong usage of project management tools such as JIRA, confluence, MS tool suite, Tableau
• Full-stack web development skills in Django, React, and Python preferred
• Experience with mechatronics/robotics/vision systems preferred
• Excellent organization and delegation skills with ability to own the product roadmap and schedule with a track record of delivering projects on-time
• Experience within manufacturing and supply chain is a plus

As a Construction Manager, you will be playing a critical role in managing and executing construction projects from start to finish. You will work closely with members of the Project Management, Infrastructure Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Controls, Procurement, and Plant Operations departments from install through start of production. This role will supervise all on-site construction including scheduling of trade contractors, vendor tool installations, resolving day to day construction issues, performing day to day inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications while tracking project schedule and budget.

• Develop project scopes for execution across Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Process, Life Safety, Civil, and Architectural work
• Lead construction and startup systems, review designs for constructability, and quickly resolve technical barriers
• Monitor project costs and expenses, comparing actuals against the budget while also Identifying cost-saving opportunities and suggest value engineering alternatives
• Track and review contractor invoices. Create, manage, update, and enforce overall project schedule based off project documents. Compare and track baseline from actual and report variances. Familiarity with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Track and review contractor invoices. Create, manage, update, and enforce overall project schedule based off project documents. Compare and track baseline from actual and report variances. Familiarity with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Must be experienced in reading, interpreting, and implementing Contract Documents and Specifications. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, local authorities, industry standards, and codes. Be able to communicate and coordinate with all project stakeholders from contractors, Design/Engineering, and QA/Commissioning teams

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• 5 years of experience in commercial construction, project management, or engineering
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, codes, regulations, and safety protocols
• Ability to problem solve, multitask, and prioritize project objectives
• Experience managing projects in large manufacturing or industrial environments

• Support Product Managers directly on all core and critical team efforts. Candidates are expected to own and drive multiple independent and collaborative efforts to completion
• Support workstreams such as next-generation product spec and offering definition, new-market entry, service and maintenance topics, and more
• Perform market and customer research, present tradeoffs and opportunities, and drive conclusive decisions with key technical and commercial stakeholders
• Support the launch readiness of new products and offerings, by leading internal workstreams and creating and delivering collateral and training

• Currently pursuing a Degree in Engineering or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2025-May 2026
• Experience in cross-functional work spanning technical, financial, operational, and a strong desire to develop a deep understanding of customer and market requirements
• Previous experience in product management is not required, a strong academic understanding of technical topics and an interest in operations/finance/strategy is required
• Excellent organization, communication, and documentation skills

Chemical Engineering

• In this role, interns work directly with engineers and engineering technician on one of areas including mass and energy balance model development, new equipment at mini pilot/pilot scale design-built-commission, and engineering test planning and execution. Seeking candidates with experience with mass and energy balance using Excel and process modeling software like Aspen, SysCAD, HSC.

Crystallization Chemical Engineering

• This internship offers a unique opportunity to be involved in the early stages of a groundbreaking project. You will be supporting the crystallization team, working with engineering and operation departments to prepare for plant commissioning and start-up. Additionally, you will be interfacing with other refinery process areas to assist in making this refinery a success.

Cell Recycling Project Engineering

• As a Project Engineer, will interface with organizations across Tesla, Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Operations, and the Executive team. You will work alongside existing Project engineers to assist with driving the development and deployment of new battery recycling processes.

Lithium Hydrometallurgy Engineering

• Tesla’s Lithium Hydrometallurgy Team is looking for engineering intern for a novel lithium hydroxide facility. You’ll be working alongside a muti-disciplinary team on the design of a first-of-a-kind plant to ensure readiness for both construction and operations. Seeking a candidate who has had exposure to hydrometallurgical, crystallization/solids separation processes and predictive solution chemistry.

Lab Materials Engineering

• This internship will focus on: materials development, process conceptualization and scale-up. These efforts are designed to improve the speed, efficiency, and environmental performance of battery material manufacture. The success of these initiatives is critical to unlocking a diversified, low-cost, sustainable energy ecosystem. You will join a team focused on recycling and primary metals refining.

Manufacturing Engineering

• This internship will focus on: project development and execution, process conceptualization and scale-up. These efforts are designed to improve the speed, efficiency, and environmental performance of battery material manufacture. You will assist in the day-to-day operation of multiple lab and pilot facilities. You will be a technical contact for one or more process steps and unit operations.

Production Engineering

• As a Production Engineer Intern at Tesla's Lithium Refinery, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the production process of lithium compounds used in the manufacturing of Tesla's electric vehicle batteries. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment, where you will work alongside a team of experts to optimize and enhance production processes while adhering to Tesla's commitment to sustainability and quality. Additionally, you will actively support commissioning and startup activities of the new refinery. Seeking candidates with basic knowledge of chemical engineering principles and unit operations. Familiarity with data analysis and statistical tools is advantageous.

Cathode Advanced Manufacturing

• Intern will participate in the development, measurement, and production of new cathode active materials and engineering / troubleshooting of the processes / measurements by which these powders are produced. This requires working in a hands-on capactiy with equipment and cathode materials.

Cathode Pilot Manufacturing Engeineering

• As a pilot line manufacturing intern, you will develop systems for operations, training, dashboard visualization of KPIs, inventory management and automation of manufacturing steps at pilot scale, and eventually be the first on-the-ground, technical point of contact for the understanding of how to scale and sustain cathode production quality at our first manufacturing plant in Austin. In this role you will also work closely with Tesla's teams around cathode manufacturing, material characterization, cell testing etc. to coordinate cross-functional activities that improve process control and product quality.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Knowledge of chemistry, thermodynamics, engineering fundamentals, Li-ion batteries, cathode materials, or powder processing
• Proficiency in using engineering software and tools (e.g., MATLAB, AutoCAD, Plant 3D)
• Expereince in ASPEN, Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, TwinCat programming
• Experience in a R&D, powder production equipment, or materials development work

• Specification of joining equipment & systems such as: spot welding, self piercing rivet, remote laser welding, material dispensing and laser braze
• Manage CapEx project lifecycle: Justification, specification / option analysis, approval, spending & budget, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, validation, and transfer of ownership
• Joint development: creating parameters and joining schedules for unique stack-ups and joints in all joining applications
• Production readiness declaration, including PM plans, spare part allocation, training, process documentation, lessons learned and production & quality sustainability
• Optimize joining processes to improve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Robot path optimization, sequencing, parameter setup. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as maintenance, quality, process to ensure process stability and performance
• Structure improvement & standardization plans with long term vision to achieve company and department objectives
• Study technologies to expert-level of understanding, utilizing internal & external technical resources to fully understand, teach and lead new / newly implemented technologies
• Support / assist Maintenance in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures. Provide technical training to maintenance, production, and other internal resource groups
• Working in a hands-on capacity in a production environment to fully understand scope, impact, and associated challenges. Provide technical support to production, maintenance, quality, and other groups as required

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent certifcation or proven equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience with joining equipment and processes for BIW automotive: Self piercing rivet, remote laser welding, spot welding, material dispensing and brazing
• 5+ years of experience in setting up and running adaptive, 6-sigma, and other joining monitoring and optimization systems
• Kuka and Fanuc experience for day-to-day joining process application (robot path & position teaching is a plus)
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work flexible hours and schedules as required