Internship, Electrical Engineer, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

Tesla develops electric vehicles, energy storage, EV charging, and solar products to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. The Electrical Engineering Intern will help design and build test systems and lab electrical infrastructure, supporting schematics, component selection, system integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, validation, and documentation.

What you'll do:

• Assist in designing electrical schematics, layouts, and drawing packages for test setups and lab infrastructure using tools such as AutoCAD or Altium
• Support specification and selection of electrical components (e.g., panels, breakers, wiring, connectors, DAQs, and instrumentation) and help maintain related documentation such as single-line diagrams, panel schedules, cable schedules, and BOMs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical and mechanical systems in test environments and lab facilities
• Assist with project engineering to define electrical requirements; participate in site walks, design reviews, and weekly project meetings
• Support bring-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation of test setups, including wiring and integration for PLCs, I/O, sensors, and DAQ hardware
• Help produce clear electrical documentation (drawings, as-builts, and setup guides) for lab users, technicians, and engineers
• Follow lab and electrical safety practices, including PPE, lockout/tagout (LOTO) awareness, and high-voltage work procedures as applicable

What they're looking for:

• You must be able to work 40 hours per week
• Pursuing a Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Coursework or project experience in electrical design, controls, power systems, or automation
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics and power distribution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium) or CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD)
• Willingness to work hands-on in an active lab environment
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and take ownership in a fast-paced setting
• Exposure to industrial automation and test hardware (e.g., PLCs, DAQs, sensors, industrial I/O) through projects or coursework preferred
• Familiarity with high-power or high-voltage systems and related safety practices preferred
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems (e.g., robotics, Formula SAE, solar car, lab test stands) preferred
• Basic scripting or test-software exposure (e.g., Python, LabVIEW) for data capture or test support preferred

Benefits:

• 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 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 (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