About the role#
Tesla is seeking an engineering intern to assist with the research and development of electric motors. You will join a team of mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic engineers to improve the efficiency and performance of electric powertrains for current and future vehicle programs.
What you'll do#
- Improve modeling accuracy for electric motor flux and losses.
- Develop automation applications to generate 2D and 3D stator and winding geometries.
- Convert stator designs into CAD software using automation tools.
- Design and optimize electric powertrain components.
- Create test plans and perform measurements in the dyno lab.
- Innovate new stator winding configurations.
- Build functionality to characterize the electromagnetic performance and manufacturability of stator designs.
- Collaborate with other teams to integrate new stator designs into vehicle programs.
- Design local production tooling and validate it through the prototype building process.
- Coordinate drive unit and material test designs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Modeling, or a related field.
- Graduation date between May 2027 and December 2027.
- Experience with MATLAB, VBA, or equivalent modeling and analysis tools.
- Proficiency with 3D modeling tools like Solidworks.
- Knowledge of electric motor design and applications.
- Experience coding in a collaborative environment using Github.
- Strong mechanical skills, including understanding manufacturing limits, linkages, and design for manufacturing.
- Experience with FEA and ANSYS is preferred.
- FEM simulation fluency is preferred.
Location & details#
- This internship is located on-site in Palo Alto, California.
- The term covers Winter 2027 and Spring 2027.
- This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position.
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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