

Internship, Battery Engineering (Summer 2025)
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Renewable Energy
Type
Salary
$20 - $50
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-02-04
The internship position at Tesla is for engineering students focusing on battery engineering, where interns will apply mechanical concepts to real-world projects, working closely with full-time engineers on various battery-related tasks.
Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, test, and launch new parts and processes for batteries.
- Work on projects including high voltage conductors and advanced cooling systems.
- Collaborate with teams focused on battery pack design, modeling, and materials.
- Participate in hands-on engineering through academic and passion projects.
- Utilize CAD software and engineering analysis tools.
- Engage in hardware testing and quality assurance.
- Communicate technical information effectively.
Job Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks).
- Experience with engineering analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Ansys).
- Knowledge of engineering fundamentals such as fluid dynamics and heat transfer.
- Familiarity with HV battery systems and testing environments.
- Previous experience in an R&D lab setting.
- Strong technical communication skills and a willingness to learn.