Tesla · 1 month ago
Internship, Cell Qualification, Cell Engineering (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is seeking an intern for their Cell Qualification team, which develops test methods to characterize and qualify cell designs for all Tesla products. The intern will collaborate with various teams within Cell Engineering to optimize test lab operations and apply first-principles thinking to improve qualification frameworks.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand testing requirements and timelines
Design and implement test profile for targeted cell requirements with first-principle understanding of battery behavior and fleet representativeness
Implement data parser to for automatic data analysis and establish data pipelines to link the designed test to database
Participate in team meetings, seek feedback, and gain hands-on experience in full-stack development and the project management lifecycle
Quantify error for test, determine methods to reduce this error, and implement these methods in our standard operating procedure
Work closely with technicians to reduce complexity of testing procedures while maintaining or improving accuracy and precision of the measurement
Hands on lab testing
Analyze electrochemical data to determine measurement accuracy and precision
Work closely with modeling team to provide testing framework and results that can be consumed by and compared to existing model
Create a script in Python that can take in image files and output key test metrics
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Nano Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
Programming experience with Python
Experience writing Python scripts for data processing and analysis
Experience with designing/prototyping/testing lab equipment, and PCB design
Direct experience working with Li-ion batteries
Previous internship experience in an R&D environment (or equivalent)
Significant, demonstrated technical contributions towards past projects
First principles understanding of engineering concepts with relevant project/research experience
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently on multiple projects with complex requirements
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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