Tesla · 1 month ago
Internship, Electromagnetic Design & Modeling Engineering, Motor Design (Winter/Spring 2026)
Palo Alto, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $55/hr
Start in 2026 WinterTesla is seeking a motivated engineering intern for research and development of electric motors. The role involves improving modeling accuracy of electric motor losses and flux, designing and optimizing electric powertrains, and developing test plans for measurements in the dyno lab.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop in-house electric motor design tools, combine finite element and analytical model to capture the motor flux linkage and losses
Traction motor design, use our design tools to evaluate large population of motors to derive the optimal powertrain system for electric vehicles
Motor dyno loss characterization and fault characterization
Evaluate new magnetic materials and innovative technologies, and apply them to improve motor design and manufacturing
Support new motor development, collaborate across teams for motor validation and reporting
Support production expansion, evaluate new materials and new manufacturing technologies
Develop motor control simulation model and support motor control firmware
Create simulation model for thermal model development and system engineering
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Systems Modeling, or a related field
Strong mathematical and physical understanding on electrical machinery
Proficient in CAD
Experience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&T
Experience with FEA
Experience in MATLAB, Python, or equivalent tools for modeling and analysis
Knowledge on motor thermal modeling & motor control theory
Experience on electric motor loss characterization
Exposure in NVH analysis in electric motors and drive unit, rotor structural analysis, magnetic materials, and finite element model development
Preferred
CATIA preferred
ANSYS preferred
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
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$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
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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