About the role#
As a Powertrain Manufacturing Automation Controls Engineering intern, you will work with a controls engineer to design and implement machine functionality for production lines. You will help build the equipment used to manufacture battery packs, drive units, and energy products. This is a full-time, on-site internship for students currently enrolled in an academic program.
What you'll do#
- Program PLCs using ladder logic and structured text with Siemens and Beckhoff systems.
- Create operator touchscreen interfaces using WinCC, Ignition, and TwinCAT HMI.
- Design industrial electrical panels, field wiring, and machine safety circuits via ePLAN and AutoCAD.
- Program machinery for tasks such as pick-and-place, fastening, dispensing, and conveyance.
- Interface machinery with MES and report production results to quality databases.
- Program vision cameras for inspection and 2D or 3D machinery guidance using Cognex and Keyence.
- Program and interface with industrial 6-axis robots from Fanuc and Kuka.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Programming proficiency in PLC or industrial controllers using ladder logic and structured text.
- Hands-on experience with wiring, assembling, troubleshooting, and fixing electro-mechanical devices.
- Familiarity with common hand tools and diagnostic equipment like multimeters.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Availability to work extended hours as needed.
Location & details#
- Locations: Sparks, NV; Reno, NV; Fremont, CA; Austin, TX.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Spring 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site for a minimum of 12 weeks.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship with 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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