Materials - Engineering Internship (Spring 2021)
Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around January 2021 and continue through the entire Spring semester (i.e. April 2021) or into May 2021 if available. Please consider availability before submitting an application.
Internship Program at Tesla
The University Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow both personally and professionally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.
Instead of going on coffee runs and making copies, you’ll be seated at the table making critical decisions that will influence not only your team, but the overall achievement of Tesla’s mission.
Locations
- Palo Alto, CA
- Fremont, CA
- Lathrop, CA
About the Team
The Materials Engineering team is responsible for multiple facets of materials at Tesla. This includes qualifying, testing, developing, implementation and consultation involving metals, ceramics, glass, various polymers, adhesives, etc.
Departments
- Materials Analysis – Software Tools
- Materials Test
- Structural Adhesives and Paint
- Fasteners
- Polymers
- Thermoplastics
- Injection Molding Simulation
- Paints and Coatings
- Fluids and Lubricants
- Elastomers
- Composites
Metals, Glass, and Ceramics
- Welding
- Plating and Connectors
- Conductors and Joining
- Tool and Die Materials and Coatings
Castings
- Machining
- Robotics and Automation
- Controls
- Tool Design
- Equipment Design
- Facility Design
Requirements
- Pursing a degree in Materials Engineering/Science and/or have a focus in Materials Engineering/Science OR a relevant program (i.e. Mechanical Engineering).
- Fundamental knowledge of materials science and physical metallurgy.
- Preferred former internship experience at another vehicle and/or aerospace manufacturer.
- Experience with 3D CAD tools is expected.
- Enjoy hands on engineering, turning wrenches, and putting things together.