I&E Intern, Lithium Refinery

What to Expect

Tesla's Lithium and Recycling team is looking for a highly motivated I&E Technician Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and installation of instrumentation and electrical systems in an industrial environment for a novel chemical plant near Corpus Christi, TX. I&E activities include supporting equipment in development, installation, commissioning, maintenance, retrofitting and production. This role will work closely with engineering to handle fast paced challenges in an innovative design space.

What You'll Do

* Assist in Commission, calibrate, and maintain all process instrumentation

* Learn Electrical and instrumentation installation for low voltage applications and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation designs for packaged equipment

* Utilize DCS/PLC software to troubleshoot control systems

* Redline schematics/loop sheets to reflect field changes

* Basic mechanical assembly and maintenance tasks including bolting brackets, removing/installing inline instruments, and basic valve maintenance

* Serve as system owner, independently managing assigned I&E systems by identifying needs, planning work, and implementing solutions with minimal supervision

What You'll Bring

* Currently enrolled in a Del Mar College technical/vocational program pursuing a Degree in Instrumentation Technology, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a closely related field (or recent graduate)

* Basic understanding of electrical principles, circuits, and instrumentation concepts (coursework in DC/AC circuits, electronics, or process controls preferred) and strong safety awareness and willingness to follow strict safety protocols in an industrial setting

* Ability to read and interpret basic electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals (with guidance)

* Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand tools, multimeters, and basic test equipment

* Reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a hands-on environment

* Willingness to work in an industrial plant environment (may include outdoor work, heights, confined spaces, and exposure to noise/chemicals with proper PPE)

* Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands:

* Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, up stairs

* Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs., including the ability to carry 50 lbs. up and down stairs

* Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to:
Safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respiratory protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

* Ability to work at heights with appropriate fall protection equipment

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

* Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

* Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

* Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

* Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

* Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

* 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

* Company paid Basic Life, AD&D

* Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays

* Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

* Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

* Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

* Tesla Babies program

* Commuter benefits

* Employee discounts and perks program

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I&E Intern, Lithium Refinery

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