About the role#
This internship focuses on the design and production of current and future products. You will work within teams such as Battery Analysis, Drive Systems CAE, and Vehicle Dynamics Modeling. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring 40 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks. The program runs from Winter 2027 through Spring 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support manufacturing-centric designs using CAE, CFD, and FEA simulations.
- Balance performance, durability, crash safety, fatigue, and battery safety.
- Perform simulations to evaluate sub-systems and full product attributes.
- Build and calibrate models using existing frameworks or new methods.
- Correlate models with test data and root-cause discrepancies.
- Produce clear, data-driven reports for design feedback.
- Conduct optimization studies on components and assemblies.
- Collaborate with Design, Test, and Modeling teams to enhance predictive capabilities.
- Provide thermal, hydraulic, and electrical feedback.
- Contribute to DFMEA and specifications.
- Participate in feasibility analyses for manufacturing, assembly, and service processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering degree or a related field.
- Completion of coursework in statics, dynamics, and materials science.
- Experience with FEA, CFD, and Finite Volume Methods.
- Applied experience in COMSOL, ANSYS-FLUENT, or STAR-CCM+.
- Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink is preferred.
- Experience with stand-alone or coupled analysis of electronic components for thermal, fluid, electromagnetic, and structural performance.
- Exposure to HV battery design or automotive product development.
- Ability to deliver analysis under tight timelines and deconstruct complex test scenarios.
- Strong problem-solving skills and interest in analytical techniques.
Location & details#
- Locations: Palo Alto, CA and Fremont, CA.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Spring 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time (40 hours per week).
- 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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