Tesla · 3 weeks ago
Internship, Electrical Engineer, Energy Engineering (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leading company focused on sustainable energy solutions, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for their Energy Firmware organization. The role involves validating firmware requirements for new Energy product components by building custom tools and hardware to automate testing processes and collaborating with various engineering teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Start to finish ownership of circuit boards and other electronics for low voltage test systems, including specification, design (schematics, layout, routing), prototyping, and fabrication
Hands-on bring-up, build, and debugging of new circuit boards
Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, software, and electrical engineers to design robust/complex systems to validate new products and components
Review product schematics and design circuitry to emulate physical signals/behaviors
Continually learn and incorporate EE best practices to our tools and technologies
Integrate with validation software frameworks to deliver fully automated test systems
Maintain test setups and ensure continuous robust operation
Promote and protect Tesla’s reputation as a cutting-edge company accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, or evidence of exceptional skills in related fields
Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and circuit design experience
Proficiency with basic EE tools and troubleshooting (scopes, network analyzers, etc.)
Comfortable with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, etc.)
Some experience with Altium or similar schematic/layout PCB design software
Some experience with circuit simulation tools (LTspice, cadence, etc.)
Proven record of excellence in hardware design / test infrastructure
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
Ability to work independently, efficiently, and safely
Hands-on technical experience debugging with microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
Experience interfacing with PC-based test systems (Python, Matlab, Labview)
Python proficiency
General familiarity with power semiconductors and their gate drive and protection circuitry
Preferred
Experience with Catia, Solidworks is a plus
Embedded programming of DSPs and FPGAs in real-time control applications is highly valuable
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 (90 day waiting period)
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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