Tesla is offering an exciting internship opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Vehicle Hardware for Winter/Spring 2025. This internship is expected to start around January 2025 and continue through April 2025 or into Summer 2025 if available, with a minimum commitment of 12 weeks full-time (40 hours/week) on-site.
As an intern, you'll be part of Tesla's year-round program that places top students in positions where they can grow technically, professionally, and personally. You'll work closely with your Manager, Mentor, and team on projects critical to the team's success.
In this role, you'll design, test, and prototype mechanical components and systems for current and future Tesla vehicle and product programs. Your work will be primarily mechanical but interdisciplinary in nature, challenging you to develop creative solutions to meet rigorous quality and cost-down targets. You'll collaborate with cross-functional partners and external vendors and suppliers.
Potential areas of focus include:
You'll use 3D CAD for design and packaging, perform various analyses (tolerance, FEA), create 2D drawings for production, conduct DFM reviews, run validation tests, and provide factory engineering support.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Tesla's innovative vehicle technologies while gaining valuable industry experience. You'll be at the forefront of automotive engineering, working on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of sustainable transportation.
Locations: Palo Alto, CA or Austin, TX
Join Tesla in their mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy while developing your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.