Tesla · 3 weeks ago
Internship, Cell Materials Engineer, Cell Engineering (Summer 2026)
Louisville, Colorado
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leading company in the energy storage sector, and they are seeking an intern for the Cell Materials Engineer position. The intern will support various engineering teams in processing and materials science, focusing on battery materials and performance optimization.
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Responsibilities
The intern on this team will document observations and present findings to technical audience on routine basis
They will support the boulder R&D team through fabrication of small scale electrode coatings
This intern will be responsible for supporting the development cell test plans to characterize initial cell performance, lifetime behavior, reliability, and identify critical failures and degradation modes
In addition, this candidate will help plan test resources, track test progress and analyze/report testing results
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, preferably in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
Experience with electrochemical and mechanical evaluation of battery electrode analysis techniques (Arbin, Maccor, Biologic, or similar)
Familiarity with degradation mechanisms of batteries and battery materials
Experience using MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar data analysis tool
Knowledge of lithium-ion battery technology and electrochemistry
First-principal 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
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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