Tesla Internship Powertrain Manufacturing Automation Controls Engineering Fall 

United States, Nevada, Sparks 

611087363

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