Company: Tesla Title: Internship, Analysis Engineer, Vehicle & Powertrain Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027) Location: Palo Alto, California, United States Employment Type: Intern/Apprentice Compensation: BenefitsAs 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 Expected Compensation$20.00 - $50.00 + benefitsPay 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. Department: Engineering & Information Technology Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 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 work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during 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: Palo Alto, CA; Fremont, CA Your application will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below: Battery Analysis, Battery Engineering CAE, Drive Systems CAE, Hardware Test Engineering Vehicle Dynamics Modeling
Analysis Engineering interns will work on projects supporting the design and production of current & future products Support manufacturing-centric designs using CAE, CFD, and FEA simulations, balancing performance, durability, crash safety, fatigue, battery safety, and innovative manufacturing methods Perform simulations to evaluate sub-systems and full product attributes, including thermal, fluid, electrical, and structural performance Build and calibrate models using existing frameworks or novel academic/industry methods, correlating with test data Analyze test data, root-cause discrepancies, and produce clear, data-driven reports for design feedback Conduct optimization studies (e.g., DOE/DFSS) on components/assemblies to meet mass, cost, and performance targets Collaborate with Design, Test, and Modeling teams to enhance predictive capabilities, provide thermal/hydraulic/electrical feedback, and contribute to DFMEA/specifications Participate in feasibility analyses for manufacturing, assembly, and service processes
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field Completion of statics, dynamics, and materials science courses Strong problem-solving skills and interest in analytical/numerical techniques Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Volume Methods, and multidisciplinary domains (e.g., single/multi-phase CFD, thermal, coupled electrical-thermal CAE) Applied experience in COMSOL, ANSYS-FLUENT, STAR-CCM+; MATLAB and Simulink preferred Demonstrated experience in stand-alone or coupled analysis of electronic components for thermal, fluid mechanics, electro-magnetism, and structural performance Exposure to HV battery design/optimization or automotive product development Proven ability to deliver analysis under tight timelines, deconstruct complex test scenarios with logic/analytics, and thrive in iterative, collaborative engineering environments
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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