Internship, Mechanical Design Engineer, Charging Hardware, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026)

Tesla is a leading company in the energy sector, focusing on battery, solar, and charging technologies. They are seeking a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer intern to support the design of sub-systems for their charging products, requiring a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and a passion for technology.

What you'll do:

• Full product design responsibility, from concept through production launch and ramp
• 3D design of complex parts and assemblies + FEA
• Advancing product performance while driving down cost and complexity
• Developing new technologies, supported with early process development
• Relentless improvement of existing products
• Hands-on prototyping
• Specification definition (dimensional, functional, performance, manufacturing)
• Meticulous release of 2D part and assembly drawings
• Owning basic testing and analysis; supporting advanced testing and analysis
• Root causing test failures and production problems
• Collaboration with other teams inside Tesla (manufacturing, testing, NPI, supply chain)
• Close, active supplier relationships

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Strong Engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, fluids, mechanics, and electronics
• Basic understanding of material science of components used in mechanical design (metals, insulators, plastics, connectors, gaskets)
• Desire to own a lot and work hard - we have small teams and fast timelines
• Demonstrated ability or ability to learn to create products: CAD design to hand on prototyping
• A detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills
• Direct machine shop skills a plus
• Experience with student Formula Vehicle, Solar Car, Baja etc. a plus
• Knowledge of GD&T, finite element analysis and design for reliability concepts
• Experience with CATIA V5 or V6
• Working knowledge of Matlab or Python
• Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals

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