Internship, Mechanical Design Engineer, Tesla Bot (Fall 2024)

What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start in-person around August or September 2024 and continue through the entire fall term (i.e. through end of 2024) or into early 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.

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.

Internship Program at Tesla

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

What You'll Do
Your application will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:

Robotics Mechanical Engineer, Tesla Bot:

The Tesla Bot team designs and builds general purpose humanoid robots to automate boring, repetitive, and dangerous tasks. As a Tesla Bot Mechanical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development of cutting-edge robotics technology aimed at generating useful work and enhancing human quality of life. You will work alongside a talented team of mechanical, electrical, controls, and AI engineers to build this revolutionary product. We love hiring candidates from diverse technical backgrounds, with an emphasis on creativity and rigorous problem solving.

Actuator Design, Tesla Bot:

During your internship at Tesla, you will be working on groundbreaking new actuator technology for the Tesla Bot. You will work with a variety of teams developing the next generation of actuators including prototyping & testing. This includes motor, geartrain, structural as well as sensor design. You will be stationed in Palo Alto, California. The internship will give you the possibility to become full time member of the Tesla team.

Robotics Mechanical Product Design Engineer, Tesla Bot

As a Mechanical Product Design Engineering Intern for the Tesla Bot program, you will be responsible for the integration of mechanical and electrical components, consolidating, and packaging connectors, harnesses and sensors. This intern will work cross functionality and collaborate with other mechanical and electrical engineering teams.

What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or a related field

Proficiency in designing parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software (CATIA preferred)

Experience drafting engineering drawings and conducting tolerance stack-up analysis (GD&T bonus)

High mechanical design aptitude with a keen vision for manufacturability

Strong intuition for structural optimization supported by FEA/hand calculations

Good electrical foundation with knowledge about gearbox, motor, inverter, wire harness design

Programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python are preferred

Ability to prototype using fabrication, machining, and basic electronics/coding abilities

Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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)

LGBTQ+ care concierge services

401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick time after 90 days of employment 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

Expected Compensation

$20.00 - $50.00/hour + 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.

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