About the role#
As a Customer & Field Quality Engineer Intern, you will work on the performance and quality of 4680 cells. You will bridge the gap between manufacturing and end-use applications, ensuring that technical challenges are identified, investigated, and resolved. This role requires a data-driven mindset and the ability to collaborate with reliability and engineering teams to improve product outcomes.
What you'll do#
- Gather data on 4680 cell performance by interfacing with downstream customers, vehicle teams, and field operations.
- Support containment processes for potential issues and track corrective actions to ensure they do not reoccur.
- Investigate quality improvement opportunities and quantify their potential impact.
- Use data to translate technical challenges into actionable tasks for engineering teams.
- Track key performance indicators for fleet performance across in-house cell manufacturing.
- Conduct risk assessments at the product and manufacturing levels to drive mitigation strategies.
- Work with reliability engineering teams to implement findings from field data, lifetime testing, and abuse engineering.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or Materials engineering.
- Coursework or project experience in quality, reliability, or manufacturing.
- Ability to analyze data sets and draw conclusions using tools such as SQL, Python, Tableau, MATLAB, or JMP.
- Familiarity with quality problem-solving methods like Six Sigma, 8D, or root cause analysis.
- Experience with statistical analysis, including AQL, process capability, or SPC.
- Strong communication skills to present findings and work across teams.
- Detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Interest in lithium-ion cells or high-volume manufacturing.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Availability: Winter, Spring, or Summer 2027 terms.
- Duration: Minimum 12 weeks.
About Tesla
Tesla produces electric vehicles, battery storage systems, and solar energy products. Founded in 2003, the company operates six vertically integrated factories across three continents. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and employs over 10,000 people. The organization designs, manufactures, sells, and services its products internally.
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