About the role#
This is a full-time internship for the Winter 2027 term. You will work on the Optimus project, focusing on high-speed hardware design and electrical systems. You will be based on-site in Palo Alto, California.
What you'll do#
- Own the electrical architecture and distribution for all low-voltage systems on the robot.
- Architect and design low-voltage bucks for manufacturing.
- Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, motor controls, PCB layout, EMC, and validation teams.
- Build and prototype options using bench setups and integrated bucks.
- Characterize system performance, power draw, and thermals at different stages of charging.
- Apply principles of design for manufacturing, design for test, and design for EMC.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- A graduation date between May and December 2027.
- Experience with analog and digital circuit design and PCBA.
- Ability to select PCB components.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ for modeling and analysis.
- Knowledge of serial communication protocols, specifically CAN, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
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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