Tesla · 3 weeks ago
Internship, Automation Development & Tooling Engineer (Summer 2026)
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is seeking highly motivated post-secondary interns to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines for their advanced production facilities. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work on critical subsystems of innovative products in a fast-paced environment.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Your application will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:
Automation Mechanical Design Engineering: developing and designing new manufacturing equipment
Automation Controls Engineering: developing, designing, and programming control systems for new equipment
Die Engineering: executing project tasks relating to stamping die design and development
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
Knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes. Experience specifically with automotive manufacturing environment a plus
Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks)
Strong propensity to build, assemble, fix and program things
Hands-on experience, previous internship, and/or project experience is preferred, particularly with machines and mechanisms
Coursework in analog and digital circuits, control systems, logic, and programming
Exposure to programming microcontrollers
Use of common power and hand tools
Programming experience in C++, Python, SQL or similar language
Industrial electrical panel design
PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff or similar)
HMI/SCADA programming (WinCC, Ignition or similar)
Servo motors and controllers (SINAMICS, Kinetix or similar)
FEA and Simulation programming
Hands on CNC machining experience
Experience with industrial robots (Fanuc, Kuka, or similar)
Experience with stamping simulation software such as Autoform or Pamstamp
Experience using blue light scanner or PC-DMIS /Hexagon CMM
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
Tesla has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2796)
2024 (2113)
2023 (1304)
2022 (1227)
2021 (1102)
2020 (723)
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
Recent News
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