Internship Recruiting Summer jobs at Tesla in United States, Sparks

The Powertrain Manufacturing Controls team delivers new manufacturing lines to produce vehicle and energy products at Tesla factories. This position is based at our Giga Nevada location in Sparks, NV. As an intern, you will work under the guidance of a controls engineer to design and implement machine program functionality on these lines. Join our team to build the machines producing world-leading products and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

• Program PLCs using ladder logic and structured text (Siemens and Beckhoff)

• Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces (WinCC, Ignition, TwinCAT HMI)

• Design industrial electrical panels, field wiring and machine safety circuits (ePLAN, AutoCAD)

• Program machinery for material pick-and-place, fastening, dispensing, conveyance, etc.

• Interface machinery with MES and reports results to quality databases

• Program vision cameras for inspection and 2D/3D machinery guidance (Cognex, Keyence)

• Program and interface to industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc, Kuka)

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

• Programming proficiency in PLC or industrial controllers (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff) using ladder logic and structured text, or similar academic platforms (Raspberry Pi, Arduino) in lieu

• Hands-on experience wiring, assembling, troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices

• Familiar with common hand and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters)

• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills

• Willing to work extended hours as necessary

• Coordinate ever-changing requests while maintaining efficient communication between candidates, recruiters, and all other stakeholders
• Prioritize timely follow-up and follow-through, thoroughness in work product and attention to detail
• Update candidate records in recruiting systems and confirming new hires – maintain data integrity to ensure accurate data tracking and reporting
• Identify opportunities for improving candidate experience
• Assist in the coordination of other recruiting activities as needed

• Bachelor's or Master's student working towards a Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Communications or Business
• Available for a minimum of 12+ weeks for the internship
• Able to work full-time, 32+ hours per week
• Self-starters who are results oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious and who take initiative and risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates strong ability to embrace and adapt to change, takes initiative and showcases curiosity
• Learns quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft office tools/programs (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Previous work experience or internships in related field is a plus