Vehicle Thermal Controls Fall Internship (Aug 2023)

About Tesla

Tesla, Inc. is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles, battery energy storage from home to grid scale, solar panels and roof tiles, and related products and services.

Your role

• Research and develop estimation and control algorithms for thermal management of the powertrain, battery, cabin HVAC, and heat pump 
• Build dynamic thermal system models in Matlab/Simulink/Python or similar and use them to develop and refine control strategies and drive their implementation 
• Work closely with firmware/integration engineers and perform on-vehicle testing to design, implement, test, debug, and calibrate your algorithms on our vehicles 
• Success in this role will help us drive forward the best customer experience in terms of performance, range, NVH, and cabin comfort

Training & development

Tesla is known for having a strong culture of learning and development, focusing on empowering employees to innovate and grow. Some examples of training and development initiatives that Tesla has been involved in include Apprenticeship programs, Leadership Development, Technical Training, and Employee development. Tesla is committed to providing its employees with the training and development they need to succeed and thrive in their roles.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated salary for this role ranges from $33.65 - $47.12 per hour. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time after 90 days of employment and Paid Holidays.

Career Progression

Career progression at Tesla is often driven by individual performance, initiative, and a willingness to take on new challenges. The company values employees who are passionate about their work, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and are committed to driving Tesla's mission forward. 

Work-life balance

Telsa replaced corporate hierarchy and bureaucratic conventions with open communication and a collaborative working environment. By promoting a safe, innovative, and inclusive culture, anyone with the talent, energy and focus to solve hard problems has a seat at the table.

Company Culture

Tesla’s organizational culture empowers its workforce to search for ideal solutions that make the business stand out in the automotive industry and energy generation and storage industries. The company encourages employees to innovate to support the continuous improvement of the business. Through the organizational culture, Tesla Inc.’s management optimizes employees to achieve creative and innovative behaviors. 

About you

• Currently working towards a BS, MS, or other advanced degrees in a relevant engineering program such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Automotive Engineering 
• Excellent first principles understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics 
• Strong background in linear systems analysis, observers, state estimation, and first principles design and analysis of control systems 
• Project experience in a relevant area such as battery/powertrain thermal management, HVAC and thermal comfort, refrigeration/heat pump systems, or thermal control 
• Basic proficiency with embedded firmware development in C/C++ or similar

How to Apply

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Sources

• tesla.com
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• chat.openai.com