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

Description:
Consider before submitting an application:

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.
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.

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.
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

Responsibilities:
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

Requirements:
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 & 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.