Tesla · 1 month ago
Internship, Battery Engineering (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is seeking highly motivated engineering students for their Internship program in Battery Engineering. Interns will work directly with full-time engineers to design, prototype, test, and launch new battery components and processes, contributing to innovative energy storage solutions.
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Responsibilities
Work directly with full time engineers to design, prototype, test and launch new parts and processes to improve our batteries
Projects include high voltage conductors, advanced cooling systems, cell interfaces, and battery enclosures
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Proficiency in computer aided design software such as CAD, NX, Fusion360, SolidWorks, CATIA
Experience in STARCCM+, COMSOL, MATLAB, Simulink, Ansys
Proven interest in hands on engineering through project teams, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences
Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, such as statics, dynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and material properties
Familiarity with and interest in HV battery systems, hardware testing, quality assurance, metrology, exposure to mass production environments
Previous experience in a lab R&D environment, such as an internship or undergraduate research
Strong technical communication skills
Genuine curiosity and willingness to understand how our products are designed, built and how they operate
Preferred
Experience with polymer materials, characterization techniques, and adhesives testing/formulating desired
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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