Tesla · 5 hours ago
Internship, Mechanical Engineer, Global Body Repair Business & Technical Operations (Summer 2026)
Austin, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for their Service Collision Development team. The intern will be responsible for specifying and designing structural repair procedures and service parts used to service Tesla vehicles, while collaborating with engineering teams to develop practical solutions.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Create and present collision repair procedures to various engineering teams for review and approval
Review 3D models to determine repair feasibility
Interact with teams of engineers and collision center to define the root cause of issue being addressed
Review crash simulations
Design service parts in CAD and create 2D drawings
Perform hands-on investigations, lab tests, and validations
Time management of multiple high priority projects, simultaneously
Adapt to new and rapidly evolving computer software
Comply with all of Tesla’s safety rules, guidelines, and standards
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field from ABET accredited program
Strong experience Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
Proven ability to research information, solve challenging problems, and coordinate projects under tight timing constraints
Excellent fundamental engineering knowledge and have examples of applied engineering success through work, projects, or academic endeavors
Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment: pro-active team player who thinks ahead, plans, and suggests solutions
Preferred
Experience in mechanical design and drafting
Experience with 3D CAD and 2D Drawing in SolidWorks or Catia
Hands on experience building mechanical systems
Automotive, Aerospace, or heavy equipment industry
Machine shop and fabrication experience
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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