Cell Mechanical Design Engineering Internship (Fall 2023)

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

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

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate engineer to work on disruptive cutting-edge cell technology that enables Tesla electric vehicles and energy storage systems. In this role you will…

• Perform laboratory tests and analyze data to draw conclusions
• Be the 'boots on the ground' for essential in-situ and ex-situ tests
• Be the spear point on analysis for all projects the design team works on
• Conduct root-cause analysis of possible failure mechanisms and respond appropriately to resolve issues
• Work with CAD on a regular basis to design cell components
• Update existing spec models with empirical data

• Strong academic and scientific background in mechanical characterization of materials
• Broad knowledge and R&D experience on energy storage is preferred
• Willing to perform hands on lab activities
• Available to work as full-time intern for at least 4 - 12 months, starting fall of 2023
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and detailed documentation skills
• Genuine curiosity and willingness to learn new concepts and methods, design and execute experiments.
• Well versed using CAD software, preferably CATIA or SolidWorks
• Currently working towards a BS degree or higher in Material Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field