Tesla · 1 month ago
Internship, Electrical Design Engineer, Vehicle Engineering (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, 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 an Electrical Design Engineer Intern for the summer of 2026. The role involves designing Battery Management Boards and High-Voltage-Controller PCBs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to innovative technology solutions for Tesla's automotive and energy products.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design state-of-the-art Battery Management Boards (BMBs) & High-Voltage-Controller (HVC) printed circuit boards (PCBs) for Tesla’s lineup of automotive and energy products
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design BMBs & HVCs from concept to mass production
Contribute new technology ideas, design proof of concepts, and be responsible for end-to-end ownership of best-in-class BMB & HVC designs across our vehicle and energy product lineup
Design, simulate, implement, and debug systems and circuits used in Tesla vehicles and related HWs
Experiment with and develop novel solutions to complex electrical problems in interior systems
Own the electrical design from prototype to production
Deliver component designs to ensure the system-level performance of the industry’s highest production volume traction inverters
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Familiarity in test equipment such as impedance analyzer, oscilloscope, network analyzer, probing techniques, power supplies and multimeters
Familiarity in a major programming language such as C++, Python, Matlab, LTSpice, Altium
Used at least one PCB design software as part of academic project or coursework
Proven interest in electrical design engineering through extracurricular activities, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences (proven automotive or sustainability interest is a plus)
Strong understanding of analog, digital circuit design and high voltage power electronics design
Experience with low voltage or high voltage and/or high frequency power domain is a plus
Experience with modeling and simulation, test automation, scripting and data analysis
Experience with working in a lab setting and having used modern measurement techniques is a plus
Experience with debugging embedded systems or writing firmware is a plus
Fundamental knowledge of batteries, and/or solar especially in conjunction with electronics is a plus
Hands on experience with soldering, quick prototyping, PCBA rework, troubleshooting and failure analysis
Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals
Genuine curiosity and willingness to understand how our products are designed, built and how they operate
Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams while able to work independently; detail-oriented and execution focused
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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