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Internship, Craftsmanship (Winter/Spring 2026)

Tesla Motors, Inc.
20.00 - 50.00 USD
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Aug 03, 2025
What to Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January 2026 and continue through the Winter/Spring term (ending approximately May 2026) or continuing into Summer 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success. About The Team Craftsmanship is the perception of quality that a customer has about a product, derived through sight, touch, sound, and scent. The Tesla Craftsmanship team is responsible for ensuring that all Tesla products have the highest level of perceived quality, so they are utterly compelling in the store and provide a faultless experience during use. How do we do it? We collaborate cross-functionally to influence products at conception, transforming vision into actionable and measurable targets while resolving craftsmanship, engineering, and manufacturing hurdles preemptively. We are a small group of product designers and mechanical engineers with a passion for innovation, attention-to-detail, and user-centric design. What You'll Do Take ownership of the Craftsmanship attribute for new vehicle program sub-system Develop sensory targets that quantify and deliver world-class user experiences for new vehicle interactions Develop gap and flush control documents from target creation to process delivery Drive closure of Craftsmanship issues through negotiation using quantitative data Influence part and system design by developing alternative solutions that deliver excellent perceived quality Identify and resolve Craftsmanship related issues on pre-production vehicles Develop and refine Craftsmanship analysis and validation processes What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or a related field Proficiency in CAD software such as NX, Fusion360, SolidWorks, CATIA Solid grasp of design and UX principles and core engineering fundamentals to bring ideas to life An appreciation of how subjective experiences can be quantified to develop measurable engineering targets An understanding of dimensional variation and statistical analysis Strong communication and analytical skills, self-motivation, and ability to learn concepts quickly Compensation and Benefits Benefits As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick time after 90 days of employment and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation $20.00 - $50.00/hour + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.