About the role#
As a Program Manager Intern in our Energy department, you will lead cross-functional projects across energy firmware, system integration, and validation. You will work with experienced professionals on firmware integration projects for residential, charging, and industrial energy systems. This is a full-time, on-site position.
What you'll do#
- Manage cross-functional software and firmware energy programs from release scoping and design through to validation and project closure.
- Develop project plans and ensure on-time delivery.
- Collect and analyze data to present progress, trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Lead cross-functional teams, balance tasks, run meetings, and create project plans.
- Coordinate firmware trials and validation by working with product management, service teams, and field teams.
- Define and drive schedules for new project launches and sustaining programs.
- Communicate project status updates, lead scrums and standups, and manage schedule risks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering degree program, or Computer Science.
- Evidence of exceptional ability.
- Experience managing end-to-end product deployment from concept through launch.
- Familiarity with firmware and software system development concepts.
- Experience building and managing effective project management tools and processes.
- Strong organization and delegation skills with a track record of delivering projects on time.
- Ability to own a product roadmap and inspire confidence across all levels of management.
- Proficiency with MS Office, including Project and PowerPoint, is preferred.
- Previous engineering internship experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site, 40 hours per week.
- Terms: Winter 2027, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027.
- Commitment: Minimum of 12 weeks, full-time.
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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