Tesla · 1 month ago
Internship, Motor Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Winter/Spring 2026)
Palo Alto, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$40.10/hr - $56.13/hr
Start in 2026 WinterTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeking an intern for the Motor Controls team. The role involves modeling, designing, implementing, testing, and benchmarking motor controls for Tesla's traction motor drives, providing an opportunity to develop algorithms that enhance performance in innovative technologies.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Help define requirements for motor control software and interfacing hardware components including voltage and current sensors, power stages, speed sensors
Understand, drive design of, and implement motor controller functionality, behaviors, and algorithms
Develop, test, and validate motor control algorithms in the laboratory and in-vehicle
Advance Tesla Motors intellectual property in electric motor design and motor controls
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field with a graduation date between April 2026 – December 2026
Strong fundamentals of AC electric motors and drive systems analysis, modeling and control
Solid background in linear systems analysis, stability, and controller design
Basic proficiency with embedded firmware development in C/C++
Model development and data analysis in Matlab/Simulink
Strong communication and preference for working in teams
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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