Internship, Mechanical Engineer, Global Body Repair Business & Technical Operations (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 continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. 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.
As a Mechanical Engineer Intern on Tesla’s Service Collision Development team, you will be responsible for specifying and designing Structural Repair Procedures and service parts used to service Tesla electric vehicles world-wide. You will work with internal customers to identify and develop practical solutions to enable fast, seamless, and revolutionary service. The ideal candidate is someone who gets excited solving a variety of problems, competent building things, highly analytical, and sees the big picture needed to evolve a concept into a product. The ideal candidate is a mechanical engineer and possesses a strong understanding of manufacturing concepts. If you’re someone who’s creative, engaging and driven, and you’re interested in becoming a part of a world-class team supporting Tesla’s mission through the service and continued support of our customers and collision shops in the field, we are interested in hearing from you.
Location - Austin, TX or Fremont, CA

Responsibilities:
Create and present collision repair procedures to various engineering teams for review and approval

Review 3D models to determine repair feasibility

Interact with teams of engineers and collision center to define the root cause of issue being addressed

Review crash simulations

Design service parts in CAD and create 2D drawings

Perform hands-on investigations, lab tests, and validations

Time management of multiple high priority projects, simultaneously

Adapt to new and rapidly evolving computer software

Comply with all of Tesla’s safety rules, guidelines, and standards

Requirements:
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field from ABET accredited program

Experience in mechanical design and drafting preferred

Experience with 3D CAD and 2D Drawing in SolidWorks or Catia

Strong experience Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Hands on experience building mechanical systems preferred

Automotive, Aerospace, or heavy equipment industry preferred

Machine shop and fabrication experience preferred

Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills

Proven ability to research information, solve challenging problems, and coordinate projects under tight timing constraints

Excellent fundamental engineering knowledge and have examples of applied engineering success through work, projects, or academic endeavors

Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment: pro-active team player who thinks ahead, plans, and suggests solutions