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Internship, Thermal Design Engineer, Optimus (Summer 2025)

Tesla

Tesla

Design
Palo Alto, CA, USA
USD 20-50 / hour + Equity
Posted on Apr 8, 2025
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Internship, Thermal Design Engineer, Optimus (Summer 2025)

Job Category Engineering & Information Technology
Location PALO ALTO, California
Req. ID 234106
Job Type Intern/Apprentice
What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start around May 2025 and continue through the Summer term (approximately August 2025) or into Fall 2025 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time 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.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

What You’ll Do
  • CFD modeling of heat transer and fluid flow

  • Develop innovative approaches to enhance radiative heat transfer in small modules

  • Perform tolerance analysis, finite element analysis and simulations

  • Test and validate the electronic systems across all low voltages electronics

  • Provide support to manufacturing lines and test engineers to quickly identify issues, resolve problems, and come up with production solutions

  • Create clear documentation and presentations to communicate concepts, designs, and findings

What You’ll Bring
  • Currently pursing a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or thermals-related field
  • Strong understanding of fundamentals of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
  • Experience in CFD and developming numerica models of thermal/fluid systems at any level
  • Passionate about electro-mechanical product design, creative problem solving, and finding simple solutions to complex mechanical and thermal challenges

  • Hands-on experience with mechanical or thermal testing and data analysis

  • Strong teamwork, communication and presentation skills

Compensation and Benefits
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)
  • 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 + 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.



    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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