Electrical Engineer Cell Engineering Internship (Aug 2024)

About Tesla

Tesla Inc. is a global automotive and energy company known for its electric vehicle lineup including Model Y, Model 3, Model X, and Model S, as well as upcoming releases like the Cybertruck and Tesla Roadster. It also offers energy solutions, such as solar panels and storage systems, operating globally with manufacturing plants in the US, Germany, and China.

Your role

What to expect:

This position is expected to start around August 2024 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through December 2024) or into Spring 2025 if available. They ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships.

What you’ll do:

Your application for the Electrical Engineer, Cell Engineering Internship will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:

Electrical Engineering Internship:

Looking for an electrical engineering intern to assist with the design and validation of battery test equipment. Day-to-day activities may include circuit design, PCB layout, bench testing, hardware failure analysis, and scripting for test automation. Seeking candidates who have basic knowledge of power converters and experience in Altium (or other PCB layout software) and Python.

Electrical Design Engineer Internship:

Tesla's cell manufacturing team is driving unprecedented levels of integration within their cell manufacturing operations. This requires tight collaboration between electrical, mechanical, firmware and software engineering teams. Through this effort, Tesla plans to achieve the necessary cell manufacturing throughput and cost reduction to drive the transition to renewable energy use. Seeking candidates who have experience with MOSFETs, op-amps, switching regulators, gate drivers, microcontrollers, and common board-level communication protocols.

Training & development

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Their 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. They are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects critical to their team’s success. 

Salary & benefits

The expected compensation pay range for this role is $20.0 - $60.0 per hour.

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductions.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution.
• Company (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services.
• 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.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.

Career progression

Tesla offers a comprehensive array of training, mentorship, project-based work, networking opportunities, and professional development resources to interns, fostering their growth and providing valuable hands-on experience. 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

At Tesla, work-life balance is a top priority, with a commitment to providing employees with flexible schedules and support to ensure their well-being. By promoting a healthy harmony between work and personal life, Tesla encourages a productive and motivated workforce. For this role, you must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. 

Culture & vibe

Tesla’s organizational culture empowers its workforce to search for ideal solutions that make the business stand out in the automotive 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 behaviours. 

About you

What you’ll bring:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Fundamentals in physics and first principles engineering.
• Capable of understanding electrical schematics.
• Strong understanding of analogue and digital circuits.
• Experience with basic lab tools: multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• tesla.com
• youtube.com