Tesla · 3 weeks ago
Internship, Cell Engineer, Cell Engineering (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leading company in the automotive and energy sectors, and they are seeking interns for their Cell Engineering team. The role involves working on various aspects of cell materials, development, and modeling, contributing to the development of innovative solutions for Tesla's electric vehicle and energy storage products.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Interns will be responsible for managing material program scope, identifying program risks, and driving program key decision making and facilitate cross-functional alignments
Interns on this team will help in development of Automated Cell prototype Line equipment and processes to rapidly and reliably produce cells to qualify Tesla's future battery cell materials and electrodes
They will drive improvements to improve Cpk, reduce turnaround time, and improve OEE of the line
Interns on this team will process test data and optimize model parameters to best predict cell lifetime at different scenarios for electric vehicles and energy storage products
They will translate degradation mechanisms into mathematical representations that can be accommodated by existing models
You'll have the opportunity to work closely with our team of engineers and researchers to design and execute experiments, develop test methods, and analyze the behavior of cells
You'll be an integral part of our team, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that drive our company's success
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or a related field
Experience with SolidWorks, Python, Catia, CAD/AutoCAD, Revit, 3DX or other 3D modelling software
Experience using MATLAB/Simulink for modeling physical systems
Knowledge of lithium-ion battery technology and electrochemistry
Participated in research within the battery or cell material field
Expertise with analysis and/or qualification of lithium-ion cell materials including cathode, anode, electrolyte, etc
Knowledge of data visualization tools, such as Matplotlib or Plotly
First-principle physics understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, power delivery, energy storage and transformation, and thermo-fluids engineering
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
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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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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