Tesla · 20 hours ago
Internship, Engineer, Cell Manufacturing (Summer 2026)
Fremont, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking motivated undergraduate and graduate students for their Cell Manufacturing Engineering internship. Interns will contribute to process improvement, support engineering teams, and gain hands-on experience in the development and execution of manufacturing processes for Tesla Energy Batteries.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Qualified applicants may be reviewed by one or more of the following teams: Cell Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tabless Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical Design, Pilot Cell Manufacturing Engineering Database, Industrial Engineering, Cathode AIO Internship, Pilot Anode/Cathode Engineering, Cell Mixing Engineering, Inline Metrology Systems, Quality Engineering
The Battery is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured at Tesla
This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class manufacturing facility for the new 4680 Cells
The candidate for this role will be working with a multi-disciplinary Engineering team to aid support in development and execution of DOEs, CAD modelling, fixturing, troubleshooting of controls, issue analysis, data acquisition, operator training, technical documentation, etc
Daily activities include effectively communicating and acting as a bridge between Engineering and Production to help improve the process
The ideal candidate takes pride in hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail and appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility
Looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job
Assist in data mining and correlation of variables using software programs to help establish future process control limits
Assist with programming control limits and HMI warnings to protect equipment and produce high quality product
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related field
Experience with SolidWorks, Catia, CAD/AutoCAD, Revit, 3DX or other 3D modelling software
PLC code programming and structure with Siemens, Beckhoff, Rockwell PLC
Experience using MATLAB/Simulink for modeling physical systems
Knowledge of lithium-ion battery technology and electrochemistry
First-principle physics understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, power delivery, energy storage and transformation, and thermo-fluids engineering
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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