About the role#
This internship supports the development of high-performance motors for the Optimus project. You will work within a team of mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic engineers to industrialize and scale motor production. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Langley, British Columbia.
What you'll do#
- Design and industrialize stators for integration into powertrains.
- Collaborate with electromagnetic and actuator engineers to develop bespoke motors.
- Improve existing designs to reduce costs and increase reliability.
- Prototype, test, and troubleshoot electric motors.
- Perform basic fabrication, machining, wiring, and general electronics debugging.
- Work with supply chain, vendors, and manufacturing engineers to support pilot production assembly.
- Drive process improvements and provide quality control support.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics degree program with a graduation date between 2026 and 2027.
- Experience in product design and manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency with hand tools, shop equipment, and metrology tools.
- Familiarity with fabrication, machining, wiring, and electronics debugging.
- Experience with motor design, stator and rotor prototyping, and motion control applications.
- Knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stacks, and FEA.
- Skill using 3DX (Catia), Solidworks, or similar software.
- Experience with assembly and quality control systems.
- Ability to manage small projects involving engineers and technicians.
- Experience operating a mill or lathe is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Langley, British Columbia, Canada.
- Term: Fall 2026 (starting August or September).
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week) on-site for a minimum of 12 weeks.
- Compensation: $20.00 - $48.00 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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