About the role#
This internship focuses on cell materials engineering within the R&D team. You will work on projects related to electrode fabrication, battery material characterization, and cell performance optimization. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Louisville, Colorado, running through the Winter and Spring 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Support the R&D team by fabricating small scale electrode coatings.
- Develop cell test plans to characterize performance, lifetime behavior, and reliability.
- Identify critical failures and degradation modes in battery materials.
- Plan test resources and track progress throughout the testing cycle.
- Analyze and report testing results to the team.
- Document observations and present findings to a technical audience.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering field.
- Knowledge of lithium-ion battery technology and electrochemistry.
- Familiarity with battery degradation mechanisms.
- Experience with electrochemical and mechanical evaluation techniques using tools like Arbin, Maccor, or Biologic.
- Proficiency in data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or Simulink.
- A first-principal physics understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, energy storage, and thermo-fluids engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Louisville, Colorado.
- Term: Winter 2027 through Spring 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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