Tesla · 13 hours ago
Internship, Engineering Program Manager Industrial Products, Energy Engineering (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerTesla is a leading company in the energy sector, and they are seeking an Engineering Program Manager Intern for their Energy Industrial Product design team. In this role, the intern will manage cross-functional hardware design programs, focusing on energy hardware and system integration, while collaborating with experienced professionals to drive innovation in the energy landscape.
EnergyElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingRenewable EnergyAutomotive
Responsibilities
Manage cross-functional hardware design programs for Industrial Storage (Megapack/Powerpack/Battery System), overseeing project scoping, coordination with design, supply chain, validation, and system integration teams, while driving projects to completion
Be analytical, collect and utilize data to present progress, trends, risks and opportunities for projects
Requires leading a cross functional team, balancing multiple tasks, running meetings, creating plans, delivering results, and being a flexible and capable problem solver
Define and drive the schedule for upcoming new project launches and sustaining programs
Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and exercises sound business judgment
Communicate effectively by sharing project status updates, leading scrums and stand-ups, and proactively managing schedule risks
Develop and manage project plans and ensure timely delivery of milestones
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related fields
Familiarity with system development concepts
Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective project management tools and processes
Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills with ability to work in a highly cross-functionally environment
Excellent organization and delegation skills with ability to own the product roadmap and schedule with a track record of delivering projects on-time
Ability to inspire confidence in multiple layers of management from executive to associate levels, as the face of your projects
Ability to work with limited resources, independently, tight deadlines, and with urgency
Exceptional ability to keep simultaneous projects moving forward
Proficient with MS Office including Project, PowerPoint. Familiar with JIRA, Confluence is a plus
Experience managing end-to-end product deployment — from concept through development and successful launch
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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