Internship, Data Capture Application Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026)

Description:
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This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 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.
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Internship Program at Tesla
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 provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Join the Industrial Applications team as a Data Capture Engineering Intern and help deliver new data-capture offerings for Tesla Energy's fleet of Megapacks. Our team bridges cloud, hardware, and field service teams, ensuring the telemetry and interface features we build reflect what Site Owners need to operate, report, and meet regulatory obligations for high-resolution disturbance data collection on grids around the world.
In this role you will focus on capturing high-speed data from Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs), designing and validating how data-recording equipment is configured and how that data is collected, then delivering those solutions at fleet scale. You will partner with SCADA, Software, and Product teams to turn engineering capabilities into something repeatable, supportable, and ready for the field.
This is a high-ownership internship with broad cross-functional exposure and the opportunity to make real decisions on products that accelerate the sustainable energy transition.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Responsibilities:
Design and validate repeatable configurations for capturing high-speed data from IBRs
Define what and how high-resolution disturbance data is collected (channels, sample rates, triggering, retention) and reported
Document the devices and configurations we support for high-resolution data capture, and help expand that support over time
Partner with the Product team to align on requirements and priorities
Interface with SCADA, Software, and field teams to translate data-capture requirements into deployable site configurations
Author procedures, documentation, and training materials for internal teams and customers
Document designs and decisions clearly and present them to gain cross-organizational buy-in

Requirements:
Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field
Strong grasp of electrical engineering and power system fundamentals
Sound engineering judgment and the ability to make and defend decisions with incomplete information
Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with SCADA, field, and Product teams while able to work independently; detail-oriented and execution focused
Familiarity with energy systems and devices such as meters, relays, inverters, and SCADA controllers
A passion for sustainable energy
Familiarity with high-speed or transient data capture concepts including COMTRADE, PMUs/synchrophasors (C37.118), or disturbance/fault recorders is preferred
Exposure to industry standards or regulatory compliance in the energy sector is preferred
Proficiency with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python) is preferred

Compensation & 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 + benefitsPay 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.