Internship, Manufacturing Electrical Engineer, Energy Engineering (Summer 2026)

**What to Expect**

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This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue through summer term (ending approximately August 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

About the Team

Reporting to the Solar Roof Manufacturing Engineering Team, the Manufacturing Engineering Intern is primarily responsible for the design and deployment of Tesla energy product and automated lines – inclusive of design, commissioning, process development and technical transfer of the tools to the operation team; qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, throughput, uptime and yield (OEE).

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern works closely with Tesla’s internal Product Design, Operations, Facilities, and Quality Engineering teams and coordinates cross-functional design activities with tool vendors to develop novel solar manufacturing equipment.

Location: Fremont, CA

**What You'll Do**

• Collaborate with the Solar Design team to propose solutions for Tesla energy products. Ensuring designs are adhering to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles
• Develop manufacturing methods and select equipment necessary to commercialize the Solar products
• Oversee installation and ensure ramp-up of manufacturing equipment
• Support the design, assembly, and debugging of equipment, including hardware selection and basic programming
• Develop and modify HMI screens using Ignition to improve operator experience and assist with MES interface validation
• Learning to maintain and troubleshoot control systems including PLC and industrial networks
• Characterize baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product yield and tool availability
• Drive other projects as needed by management or as business needs change

**What You'll Bring**

• Pursing Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with EPLAN software or Electrical AutoCAD
• Experience programming PLCs and articulated robots
• Practical skills with industrial electrical systems including 480V 3-phase, 110VAC, and 24VDC
• Be able to read electrical schematics and familiar with electrical code
• Experience in electrical panel building
• Strong hands-on experience, preferably with high-volume and pilot manufacturing
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively achieve results with multiple vendors and internal and external customers
• Excellent communicator, both in presentations and written reports
• Proven ability to work well with production personnel of all levels

**Compensation and Benefits**

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for

• 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

Expected Compensation

$20.00 - $50.00/hour + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.