at Tesla Inc. in Elgin, Illinois, United States
Job Description
What to Expect
Consider beforesubmittingan application:
This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026 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 work40 hoursper week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-timeduring 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 provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.
Multiple Locations Possible: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; Elgin, Illinois;Grand Rapids, Michigan
About Automation Development & Tooling Engineering at Tesla
Tesla isseekinghighly motivated post-secondary interns to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines for our advanced production facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the team building "the machine that makes the machine." Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will workona critical subsystem of incredibly exciting products.
What You'll Do
Your application will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:
Automation Mechanical Design Engineering: developing and designing new manufacturing equipment
Automation Controls Engineering: developing, designing, and programming control systems for new equipment
Die Engineering: executing project tasks relating to stamping die design and development
What You'll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Scienceor a related field
Knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes. Experience specifically with automotive manufacturing environment a plus
Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks)
Strong propensity to build, assemble, fix and program things
Hands-on experience, previous internship, and/or project experience is preferred, particularly with machines and mechanisms
Coursework in analog and digital circuits, control systems, logic, and programming
Exposure to programming microcontrollers
Use of common power and hand tools
Programming experience in C++, Python, SQL or similar language
Industrial electrical panel design
PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff or similar)
HMI/SCADA programming (WinCC, Ignition or similar)
Servo motors and controllers (SINAMICS, Kinetix or similar)
FEA and Simulation programming
Hands on CNC machining experience
Experience with industrial robots (Fanuc, Kuka, or similar)
Experience with stamping simulation software such as Autoform or Pamstamp
Experience using blue light scanner or PC-DMIS /Hexagon CMM
Compensation and Benefits
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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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