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Tesla Internship Mechanical Design Engineer Vehicle Engineering Fall 
United States, California, Palo Alto 
65477971

23.06.2024
What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start in-person around August or September 2024 and continue through the entire fall term (i.e. through end of 2024) or into early 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.

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.

About Mechanical Design in Vehicle Engineering

Mechanical Design Engineering (MDE) interns will work on all aspects of the mechanical design process, including design, analysis, prototyping, and validation of components and systems for Tesla vehicles. As an MDE intern, you can expect to contribute to a variety of projects depending on team requirements, challenging you to come up with creative solutions to affect rigorous quality and cost-down targets. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional partners, external vendors, and suppliers.

What You’ll Do

Your application will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:

  • Chassis Engineering
  • Dimensional Engineering
  • Drive Systems
  • Exteriors Engineering
  • Interiors Engineering
  • Motor Design
  • New Programs Engineering
  • Noise, Vibration, & Harshness Engineering
  • Passive Safety Engineering
  • Power Electronics Hardware
  • Restraints Design Engineering
  • Seat Design Engineering
  • Structures Engineering
  • Thermal Engineering
  • Vehicle Controls & Vibrations
  • Vehicle Integration
What You’ll Bring
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field
  • Proficiency designing in a 3D CAD software (CATIA proficiency is a plus)
  • Experience creating engineering drawings (GD&T experience is a plus)
  • Proven interest in mechanical design engineering through extracurricular activities, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences (proven automotive or sustainability interest is a plus)
  • Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals
  • Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams while able to work independently; detail-oriented and execution focused
  • Genuine curiosity and willingness to understand how our products are designed, built and how they operate