Internship, Electrical Engineer, Embedded Systems & Test Engineering, Supply Chain (Winter/Spring 2027)

Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January or February 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

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. Multiple Locations Possible: Fremont, CA; Palo Alto, CA The Electronics Test & Automation team designs, builds, and manufactures testers that are essential to the production of all of Tesla’s vehicle, Optimus, & silicon electronics and development.

This team develops automated equipment that ensures functionality and accuracy of components through the entire life cycle of a product from alpha level engineering validation through to mass production end of line testing. The ideal candidate takes pride in hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. They appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility.

We are looking for makers, self-motivated people who love tinkering and get satisfaction from manifesting ideas into real tangible things. Project timelines can sometimes be only a few weeks to test products right on the bleeding edge of Tesla’s innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the “machine that builds the machine” team right here in the Bay Area. Your application for the Electronics Test & Automation team will be considered across all opportunities listed below: Electrical Engineering Intern: Investigate electronic hardware failures in Powerwall, Megapack, and Supercharger products, including high power electronics PCBAs, low voltage electronics PCBAs and battery electronic systems to identify root causes of failure Tear down and diagnose faulty hardware, drawing on strong hands-on experience in lab environments and knowledge of component and system functionality Design and conduct experiments to replicate failures on power conversion and low voltage PCBAs, including board rework and firmware/hardware testing Develop and execute comprehensive system-level tests in response to identified issues including designing test plans and building experimental setups for validating hypotheses Utilize analytical tools and techniques including electrical debug, X-Ray (2D and 3D), microscopic inspection, cross sectioning, SEM, FLIR thermography, and functional testing Embedded Systems Test Intern Experience with hardware communication protocols (I2C, CAN, SPI, Ethernet), electrical/electronics design, and manufacturing test automation Design electronics for testers/fixtures automation in collaboration with test engineers, including digital logics, power conversion, signal conditioning, and microcontrollers Create, read, interpret, and diagnose schematics, wiring diagrams, and circuits Support bring-up, validation, and development of new designs and Investigate novel solutions to simplify hardware testing automation Proficiency in Python, C, and Bash Understanding of software test architectures, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Git, and Jenkins Electronics Design Intern Design electrical schematics in ePLAN for LV testers, including power distribution, I/O, communication, and test hardware Support first-article bring-up by verifying wiring and resolving issues until the tester electrical validation is completed Design custom PCBs for new test hardware, including schematic capture and layout Develop Python application that executes the test sequence, including instrument control, DUT power-up, measurement, limit checking, and result logging Maintain the ePLAN project, BOM, wiring diagrams, and test documentation required to build and support the tester on the manufacturing line Work with product design, manufacturing engineering, and the factory to translate requirements into production LV test coverage, including test steps, limits, failure criteria, and station interfaces Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field Experience applying Python to hardware and test activities, including instrument control, measurement, data logging, limit checking, and test sequence execution.

Experience with Altium, ePlan, KiCad, OrCAD, or other design tools is a plus Familiarity with embedded hardware concepts such as microcontrollers or serial communication protocols (UART, CAN, Ethernet, JTAG, SWD, SPI, LIN, I2C) Ability to read, develop and maintain clear technical documentation, including schematics, bills of materials, wiring information, test procedures, limits, and failure criteria Hands-on lab experience using common instruments (oscilloscope, DMM) to debug and validate hardware preferred Benefits As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans.

Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr.

Managers levels) Expected Compensation $33.03 - $47.12 + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.