Tesla Interior Engineering Internship m/w/d 

Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck 

53341836

Duration: 6 months

Time type: Full Time

Start date: September 2024

As an intern for the Interior Engineering Team, you will be immersed in a fast-paced environment and have direct responsibilities for designing, prototyping, and launching components for our best-selling Model Y and future vehicles.

You will be a member of the team focusing on customer-facing styling, function, quality, and manufacturability for subsystems including Instrument Panel, Door Trim, Center Console, Overhead, Hard, and Soft Trims. You will have the chance to gain experience working in one or more of these commodities and developing skills required for becoming a vehicle engineer responsible for full systems.

You will report to the Manager of Interior Engineering.

• Design 3D/2D models of complex parts and assemblies
• Support vehicle development milestones, prototype/production build events through design and prototyping and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with other teams inside Tesla (Craftsmanship, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Create sources of truth to references for critical system attributes
• Collaborate with key suppliers for part manufacturing, quality, and problem solving
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the Tesla (Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement groups) to ensure system manufacturing and assembly feasibility and serviceability

• Currently working towards a B.S., M.S., or advanced degree in a relevant engineering program such as Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Solid engineering fundamentals in areas such as materials, mechanics, dynamics, and part/assembly design
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence across the organization
• Hands-on, proactive collaboration skills and energy to innovate with a high level of creativity
• Proficiency in CAD (Catia V5/V6 and 3DExperience is a plus)
• C1 level in English both written and spoken