Tesla · 1 month ago
Internship, Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering (Summer 2026)
Fremont, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is seeking highly motivated post-secondary interns to develop and engineer new processes and high-volume automation equipment. Interns will work closely with various teams to coordinate cross-functional design activities and assume ownership of the design and technical transfer of tools to Tesla Operations.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Your application will be considered across a range of opportunities within the larger Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering organization, a piece of our Vehicle Engineering function, including but not limited to the below teams:
Manufacturing Engineering, General Assembly
Body Manufacturing Engineering
Optimus Manufacturing
Quality Data Engineering
Plastics Engineering
Stamping & Tooling Engineering
Joining Engineering
Metal Forming
Manufacturing Technical Program Management
Vehicle Manufacturing Controls Engineering
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field
Hands-on experience is a must
Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals
Proficient with computer-aided design (CAD) software such as CATIA or SOLIDWORKS
Experience with semi-automated / automated manufacturing equipment
Experience in a high-volume factory environment
Experience with design of tooling, jigs, and fixtures
Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
Understanding of statistical tools such as Process Capability (Cp, Cpk) and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility
Experience with 3D modeling
Experience with part and assembly 2D drawing
Strong analytical/problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to learn concepts quickly
Understanding of Geometric Design & Tolerance (GD&T)
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
H1B Sponsorship
Tesla has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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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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