Tesla

Internship, Thermal R&D, Thermal Engineering (Fall 2026)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-04-11

Responsibilities

  • Design and build prototypes and testing facilities from scratch.
  • Conduct analysis using reduced order thermal models and multi-physics simulations for hardware optimization.
  • Instrumentation and data acquisition for hardware/model validation.
  • Investigate new architectures and component designs.
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers.
  • Implement thermal models and numerical solvers.
  • Develop controls and diagnostics for thermal systems.

Job Requirements

  • Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in prototyping, facility building, testing, and data analysis.
  • Familiarity with firmware development is a plus.
  • Experience in developing numerical models and experimental characterization of thermal systems.
  • Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics.
  • Relevant project and research experience in thermal/fluid/refrigerant systems.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site for a minimum of 12 weeks.
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