Internship, Electrical Design Engineer, Vehicle Engineering; Fall

What To Expect

Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around August or September 2026 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2026) or into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and an opportunity exists. The internship requires a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, on‑site. It is intended for students actively enrolled in an academic program; recent graduates seeking full‑time employment should apply for those positions.

International Students:
If your work authorization is through CPT, consult your school regarding the ability to work 40 hours per week. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on‑site. Many students will be limited to part‑time during the academic year.

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by passion and the desire to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year‑round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally by working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. Interns experience life at Tesla by being included in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Multiple locations possible:
Palo Alto, CA;
Fremont, CA

Your application will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:

• Battery Electronics – The BE team is hiring an Electrical Design Engineer to design Battery Management Boards (BMBs) and High‑Voltage‑Controller (HVC) printed circuit boards for Tesla’s automotive and energy products. Engineers collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop BMBs and HVCs from concept through mass production, contribute new technology ideas, build prototypes, and take end‑to‑end ownership of best‑in‑class designs.
• Interiors Engineering – Engineers will push the boundaries of lighting, switches, and haptics technology, working with designers and engineers in a lean and agile team. Responsibilities include designing, simulating, implementing, and debugging systems used in Tesla vehicles, experimenting with novel solutions to complex interior electrical problems, and owning the electrical design from prototype to production.
• Drive Inverter – The Drive Inverter team designs the power electronics that move Tesla’s cars. Engineers deliver component designs that deliver hundreds of kilowatts of power from the battery to the motor, integrating high‑voltage power electronics, low‑voltage circuits, controls, functional safety, thermal management, and mechanical packaging to achieve industry‑leading performance.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Familiarity with test equipment such as impedance analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, probing techniques, power supplies, and multimeters
• Experience with a major programming language such as C++, Python, MATLAB, LTSpice, or Altium
• At least one PCB design software experience as part of an academic project or coursework
• Proven interest in electrical design engineering through extracurricular activities, academic projects, or equivalent experiences (proven automotive or sustainability interest is a plus)
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design and high‑voltage power electronics design
• Experience with low‑voltage or high‑voltage/high‑frequency power domains is a plus
• Experience with modeling and simulation, test automation, scripting, and data analysis
• Experience working in a lab setting with modern measurement techniques is a plus
• Experience debugging embedded systems or writing firmware is a plus
• Fundamental knowledge of batteries and/or solar electronics, especially in conjunction with electronics, is a plus
• Hands‑on experience with soldering, quick prototyping, PCBA rework, troubleshooting, and failure analysis
• Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals
• Genuine curiosity and willingness to understand how Tesla products are designed, built, and operate
• Eagerness to collaborate cross‑functionally with other engineering teams while working independently; detail‑oriented and execution‑focused

As a full‑time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Medical plans with zero…