Internship, Mechanical Design Engineering, Global Body Repair Business & Technical Operations (Fall 2024)

What To Expect

This position is expected to start in-person around August or September 2024 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through November/December 2024) or into early Spring 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.

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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

As a Mechanical Engineer Intern on Tesla’s Service Collision Development team you will be responsible for specifying and designing Structural Repair Procedures 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.

What You'll Do

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 Identify and virtually assembling parts for engineering and supply teams to use in creating new/updated service parts 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

What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field from ABET accredited programExperience in mechanical design and drafting preferred Strong 3D CAD experience, CATIA a plus 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

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

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) 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 to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$24.04 - $33.65/hour + benefits

Pay 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.

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