Tesla · 1 month ago
Internship, Safety Engineer, Vehicle Engineering (Summer 2026)
Fremont, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leading company in electric vehicle innovation, and they are seeking an intern for the Safety Engineer role in Vehicle Engineering. The intern will work on designing and implementing safety systems, collaborating with various teams to enhance vehicle safety features and contribute to the development of the safest vehicles in the world.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Your application will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern on the Occupant Safety and Restraints team, you will be responsible for the design, release, and launch of seat belt system components for current and future vehicle platforms
You will work under the mentorship of an experienced design engineer and report to the Engineering Manager of Occupant Safety and Seat Belt Restraints
This position will work as a member of the Safety and Restraints team with the primary objective of supporting the design and implementation of passive safety systems in new vehicles
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related field
Experience in 3Dx or Catia V5, Python, LS-DYNA
Experience with data acquisition equipment, accelerometers, pressure transducers, system design, and biomechanics
Prior CAD part and assembly design experience through work or personal projects
Previous experience in safety
Experience in basic coding using Arduino etc., motor control projects are of specific interest
Experience with data acquisition equipment, accelerometers, pressure transducers, system design, and biomechanics
Prior internship or work experience with product design and/or automotive engineering
Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing technologies and material selection
Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing, including familiarity with GD&T and dimensional engineering
Previous hands-on experience with tools and machine shop equipment
Previous electronics and electro-mechanical design including wiring, soldering, etc
Graphing experience using programs such as Hyperworks/Hypergraph
Strong mechanical aptitude, ability to work with other teams to balance competing constraints/requirements, is passionate about system level design and passive safety
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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