About the role#
As an Electrical Test Engineering intern, you will work with hardware, firmware, and software to validate products against internal and industry standards. You will join a multi-disciplined team focused on demonstrating the functionality, performance, and durability of new hardware designs. This role requires a hands-on approach to problem-solving and a desire to improve validation efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Design and build custom test equipment, including test PCBAs, harnesses, and overall system designs.
- Manage projects from the initial concept phase through design, assembly, and final commissioning.
- Write and maintain test software to automate test execution, data collection, and analysis.
- Develop and maintain validation schedules to coordinate resources and update program managers on project status.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven technical experience through academic projects, extracurricular activities, or passion projects.
- A strong grasp of engineering fundamentals, including experience with power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, probing PCBAs, and reading schematics.
- Ability to work independently to drive large projects forward while collaborating cross-functionally.
- A detail-oriented, execution-focused mindset with a strong ability to troubleshoot root causes.
- A hands-on approach to interacting with systems and automating repeatable tasks.
- Preferred: Coding experience in Python for automation and data post-processing.
- Preferred: Design experience with CAD tools such as CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, Altium, or Eagle.
- Preferred: Knowledge of sensors and their applications.
- Preferred: A demonstrated interest in electric vehicles or sustainable energy.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, on-site internship.
- The term runs from Winter 2027 through Spring 2027, with a 12-week minimum commitment.
- Locations include Fremont, California, and Palo Alto, California.
- This position is paid and open to students actively enrolled in an academic program.
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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