Tesla · 7 hours ago
Internship, Mechanical Design, Robotaxi Service Tooling (Summer 2026)
Fremont, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$27.86/hr - $39/hr
Start in 2026 SummerTesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy and is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern for their Service Tooling team. The intern will assist in the design and development of innovative tools and equipment for servicing the Tesla Robotaxi fleet, contributing to real-world engineering challenges.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Assisting in the design and development of service equipment, tools, jigs, and testing fixtures
Collaborating with senior engineers and technicians to understand tooling requirements and contribute to solutions
Creating and maintaining design documentation, including 3D CAD models and 2D drawings
Participating in hands-on prototyping, building, and testing of new tooling designs in our labs
Supporting the team in developing tooling solutions for our vehicle platforms used in service centers around the globe
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, Fusion 360) through coursework or personal projects
A strong desire to learn and a hands-on approach to problem-solving
Excellent problem-solving skills rooted in first principles thinking
A foundational understanding of common manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, welding, 3D printing)
Preferred
Previous internship experience or involvement in student engineering teams (e.g., Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Robotics)
A strong interest in automation, robotics, or electric vehicles
Exposure to electronics or software development
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles
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
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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