Internship, Manufacturing Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2025)
Tesla
Internship, Manufacturing Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2025)
| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Fremont, California |
| Req. ID | 241486 |
| Job Type | Intern/Apprentice |
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start August/September 2025 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through December 2025/January 2026) or into Winter/Spring 2026 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships.
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About the Team
Reporting to the Solar Roof Manufacturing Engineering Team, the Manufacturing Engineering Intern is primarily responsible for the design and deployment of Tesla energy product and automated lines – inclusive of design, commissioning, process development and technical transfer of the tools to the operation team; qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, throughput, uptime and yield (OEE).
The Manufacturing Engineering Intern works closely with Tesla’s internal Product Design, Operations, Facilities, and Quality Engineering teams and coordinates cross-functional design activities with tool vendors to develop novel solar manufacturing equipment.
Location: Fremont, CA
- Collaborate with the Solar Design team to propose solutions for Tesla energy products. Ensuring designs are adhering to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles
- Develop manufacturing methods and select equipment necessary to commercialize the Solar products
- Oversee installation and ensure ramp-up of manufacturing equipment
- Define and oversee Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) manufacturing equipment
- Optimize product flow and line efficiency by designing or improving tools, jigs, stations, work methods and ergonomics using 5S methodology
- Characterize baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product yield and tool availability
- Generate and maintain machine documentations and spare part BOMs
- Drive other projects as needed by management or as business needs change
- Pursing a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software
- Strong hands-on experience, preferably with high-volume and pilot manufacturing
- Understanding of automation systems, mechanical engineering, robotics, PLCs, & data collection systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively achieve results with multiple vendors and internal and external customers
- Working knowledge of data analysis, statistics, SPC
- Excellent communicator, both in presentations and written reports
- Proven ability to work well with production personnel of all levels
- Experience programming PLCs and articulated robots a plus
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
$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.
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