Tesla · 1 hour ago
Internship, Controls Engineer, Manufacturing (Summer 2026)
Fremont, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is seeking highly-motivated interns to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines for their advanced production facilities. The Controls Engineering Intern will work under the guidance of Controls Engineers to develop, design, and program control systems for new equipment being deployed to the production floor.
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Responsibilities
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical schematics
Develop and debug ladder logic PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
Interface with conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), LabView
Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding
Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
Commission vision cameras for part inspection and 2D/3D guidance of machinery (Cognex, Keyence)
Manage and implement small machine projects from start to finish
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
Coursework in analog and digital circuits, control systems, logic, and programming
Exposure to programming microcontrollers
Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks)
Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills and well organized with meticulous attention to detail
Preferred
Strong propensity to build, assemble, fix and program things
Use of common power and hand tools
Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and programming experience in C++, Python, SQL or similar language
Experience with industrial electrical panel design, PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff or similar), HMI/SCADA programming (Allen-Bradley, Ignition or similar), industrial robots (Fanuc, Kuka or similar) and Servo motors and controllers (Kinetix or similar)
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
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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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