Internship, Automation Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2025)
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Renewable Energy
Type
Salary
$20 - $50
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-04-24
Responsibilities
- Perform automation platform design for hardware and firmware integration of Tesla electric vehicle charging equipment.
- Create and execute new hardware and firmware feature test plans with automation sequences and detailed post-analysis.
- Develop Python code and validate embedded firmware in C, C++.
- Identify, escalate, and resolve issues with hardware and firmware during testing.
- Use dashboards and Jenkins jobs to monitor and execute automation actions within test stations.
- Troubleshoot failures within automated test setups and implement fixes quickly.
- Collaborate with team members to drive the transition to sustainable energy.
Job Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proficient in Python and experienced with Git.
- Hands-on experience with software automation in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering components.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills for complex HW/SW systems.
- Familiar with embedded microprocessor design processes, including compilers and debuggers.
- Knowledge of REST API interfaces, Jenkins, and Docker operations.
- Experience with databases using tools such as SQL, InfluxDB, and Grafana.
