Internship, Mechanical Engineer, Cell Engineering; Fall

What to Expect

This position is expected to start around August 2026 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through December 2026) or into Spring 2027 if available. The internship requires a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, on-site, and 40 hours per week for most interns. International Students:
If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site; many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

Locations:
Palo Alto, CA;
Fremont, CA;
Austin, TX;
Robstown, TX;
Reno, NV;
Toronto, ON.

Tesla is looking to hire a Mechanical Design Intern to design and deploy specialized development equipment for our cutting‑edge vehicle battery products. This position will help drive technological advancement while working closely with cross‑functional teams. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles – battery cost and performance.

Tesla is a demanding and fast‑paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.

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