Tesla · 1 day ago
Internship, Electrical Engineer, Cell Manufacturing (Summer 2026)
San Diego, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leading company in sustainable energy solutions, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern for their Cell Manufacturing team. The intern will be involved in designing and developing machine control systems and will gain hands-on experience while working closely with engineering teams and mentors.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Qualified applicants may be reviewed by one or more of the following teams: Advanced Automation Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design Engineering
Electrical Controls Engineers in Tesla's Advanced Automation group design, develop and commission machine control systems for Tesla 4680 Cell Manufacturing from concept to implementation, working with in-house Tesla engineering teams and outside vendors
This position owns electrical controls designs inside our groundbreaking Tesla 4680 Cell Manufacturing sites globally, in California, Texas, Berlin, and all future Tesla Cell factories
Tesla is looking for amazing Interns who are passionate about harnessing electronics, firmware, and test technology areas to drive the world’s transition to a sustainable future
Internship roles in our teams provides significant independence and ownership of design and test projects, while still providing excellent mentorship and guidance
We emphasize collaboration in our work, and always encourage each other to have fun while we change the world together
Qualification
Required
Basic understanding designing electrical control panels, controls system wiring and instrumentation
Experience selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems, and key electrical control components
Knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA 79, IEC 60204-1, UL508A)
Familiarity with Beckhoff and Siemens overall control system/components, with some track record of previous projects implementation on these platforms
Familiar with EtherCat, FSoE, ProfiNet and ProfiSafe architecture
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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