About the role#
The Energy Service Tooling team works on electrical and software problems across multiple products. You will join a team that manages projects from architecture to final delivery. This is a full-time, on-site internship based in Hayward, California, for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Own end-to-end electrical projects for service tooling, such as end of line testers, trickle chargers, and battery-module simulation setups.
- Design, build, and validate electrical systems from initial architecture through bring-up, debugging, and final handoff.
- Develop and document service processes that use software features for field and lab tasks.
- Execute test plans for software features and service procedures, capturing results and edge cases.
- Provide feedback to design, firmware, and software teams to improve tool reliability and user experience.
- Support system integration including wiring, power paths, safety, and interface definition.
- Debug hardware and software interactions using logs, protocol analysis, and lab instruments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ship functional solutions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an academic program for Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Embedded programming skills in C or C++.
- Experience with digital communication buses like CAN, Ethernet, RS-485, USB, SPI, or I2C.
- Experience developing with microcontrollers such as STM32, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi.
- Knowledge of analog components including MOSFETs, op-amps, switching regulators, and gate drivers.
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout, preferably using Altium Designer.
- Ability to debug electronic circuits using oscilloscopes, electronic loads, and signal generators.
- Familiarity with the hardware and software life cycle development process.
- Experience using hand and power tools, and previous experience assembling or reworking electro-mechanical systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Hayward, California.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through April/May).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour plus benefits.
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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