Tesla · 14 hours ago
Internship, Technical Program Manager, Cell Manufacturing (Summer 2026)
Fremont, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking an intern for the Technical Program Manager role in their Cell Manufacturing team. The intern will work closely with engineers and managers to develop timelines, track risks, and support manufacturing processes while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
In this role you will work with engineers and managers to develop timelines, track risks, track progress, and provide outputs for cross-functional teams
You will also be responsible to setting the standards for how we work, the tools we use internally, and setting the growth plan for our manufacturing and process development team
We’re looking for a versatile and technically component program and product management intern that will help us define software features, get them integrated on the manufacturing line and solve a host of problems that fall outside the scope of our software developers
You will own driving the build out of those solutions in software, and then deploy them into the line
The Technical Program Management Intern on the Cell Manufacturing Team will be a cross-functional point of contact leading manufacturing ramp and tool activity coordination, supporting new product introduction changes/trials in the production/manufacturing lines, leading the program roadmap & project list management with tight coordination with engineering team members, and jumping in to support gaps within the program
Tesla’s Cell Materials Manufacturing team is looking for a highly motivated individual to join as a Technical Program Management Intern
The Cell Materials Manufacturing team develops and deploys at scale new materials and processes for critical battery metals, precursor (pCAM) and cathode (CAM)
As a Project Engineer Intern, you will interface with organizations across Tesla, Engineering, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Construction, and Logistics
Seeking a highly motivated undergraduate to contribute as Project Management Administration in Manufacturing Department
The Technical Project Management Intern is to help engineering leaders make the best technical decisions to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy
A Technical Project Management Intern on the Tesla 4680 staff team joins a global engineering leadership team responsible for the Tesla in-house 4680 battery cell manufacturing program
As a Technical Project Management Intern, you will drive projects to expand throughput through continuous improvement projects and new capacity installations
Tesla is seeking a Technical Project Management Intern on the Cell Electrode team to be part of a world-class team of engineers that are responsible for the equipment design, install, process development, and manufacturing of cell electrode at the Tesla factory in Austin, Texas
As a TPM Intern you are responsible for managing technical projects from project concept and launch through the entire project lifecycle, from idea through Tesla scale mass production
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in an Engineering program such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Management, or a related field
Strong communication and documentation skills
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve technical problems
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
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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