Tesla · 3 weeks ago
Internship, Climate Controls Calibration Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$36.06/hr - $56.12/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is seeking a Climate Controls Calibration Engineer Intern to support their innovative Climate Control System. The intern will assist in developing and validating calibration updates, monitor customer feedback, and contribute to the improvement of climate control algorithms for a seamless user experience.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Support Climate Controls Calibration for new programs which includes developing and validating calibration updates as well as managing the bring up of the climate controls stack by connecting with both hardware and software collaborators, managing priorities and expectations, feeding back test results and concerns in order to create uncompromised climate comfort experience
Monitor, investigate, and root-cause customer feedback of climate control performance
Develop and validate calibration updates to and improve performance of climate control functions like temperature control, defog/defrost, auto seat heating/cooling, air quality management, etc
Identify fundamental gaps in existing climate control algorithms and work with controls and firmware engineers to drive improvements
Push to improve Tesla’s technology in climate control systems towards the goal of a “touchless” climate control system
Regularly execute test plans to ensure stability of the customer experience across changing seasons and vehicle platforms/variants
Scope-out, coordinate, and execute regular test-trips to various climatic conditions to develop, verify, and sign-off on climate control algorithm and calibration updates
Be the voice of the customer when new HVAC hardware is being designed
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field, with a graduation date between April 2026 - May 2027
Strong grasp of heat-transfer fundamentals, HVAC systems, and concepts of human thermal comfort
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute experiments on any practical thermal problem
Demonstrated ability to operate independently, triage issues systematically, and develop, test, and iterate solutions methodically and rigorously
Basic proficiency with Embedded Software in C/C++
Preferred
Experience in a calibration role
Benefits
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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