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Internship, Process Engineering, Cell Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

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teslaAustin (TX)
Engineers, All OtherResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

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About the role

Tesla Internship Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e. through April 2027) or into Summer 2027 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most 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. 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.
Locations: Palo Alto, CA; Fremont, CA; Austin, TX; Robstown, TX; Reno, NV; Toronto, ONAbout the Team Tesla is looking for a highly motivated engineer able to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. Battery materials manufacturing at large scale presents a distinct challenge. This internship will focus on: project execution as well as process development and improvement across a Cathode Manufacturing plant. These efforts are designed to identify new processes or equipment to support current production improvements as well as scope out next generation technologies for future expansions. The success of these efforts depends on the ability to properly identify root causes of issues and propose realistic and applicable solutions that scale to full production needs. You will join a team focused on cathode manufacturing and development. You will assist in the day-to-day needs of the Cathode Design team as well as work closely with a senior engineer on a project highly focused on process or equipment improvement. Work will also include working closely with operations, controls and maintenance resources to support the Cathode manufacturing plant as needed.
Responsibilities:
  • Interface with internal area team on production improvement initiatives
  • Design and execute trials in the process space and analyze resulting data
  • Build highly detailed scopes of work for potential equipment installs as required
  • Interface with external vendors to identify potential future equipment needs for expansions or retrofits
Requirements:
  • Progress toward a bachelor's degree in process, material science, chemical or applicable engineering disciplines
  • Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems
  • Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and communication skills
  • Previous internship in a production scale environment is preferred
  • Previous work with powder handling equipment highly preferred
  • Ability to read a process flow diagram and understand full system requirements and how they relate to individual equipment design is critical
  • Experience with pneumatic conveyance highly desired
  • Willingness to be in the field and work side by side with operations highly desired
Compensation & Benefits: As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
  • Medical plans > 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 HSAHealthcare 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 (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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

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