Internship, Materials Engineering - Polymers (Winter/Spring 2025)
This position is expected to start around January 2025 and continue through the entire Winter/Spring term (i.e. through May 2025) or into Summer 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most 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.
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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.
Materials Engineer, PolymersÂ
- The polymers team is seeking a Materials Engineer intern with a solid foundation in polymer chemistry and a deep understanding of the structure-performance relationships of polymers. The ideal candidate should possess knowledge in one or more of the following areas: paint, coatings, adhesives, soft goods, or structural plastics (thermoplastics). Additional proficiency in coding, particularly with Python and Matlab is a plus.
Materials Test
- The Materials Test Team is part of the Materials Engineering organization and gets involved with almost all aspects of materials level testing performed at Tesla. Activities encompass a broad spectrum of materials, including metals, polymers, textiles, adhesives, and ceramics. The scope of testing is similarly broad, spanning standardized validation testing, investigative material characterization for manufacturing troubleshooting and creating new tests and characterization capabilities to develop custom materials faster. As an intern on the Materials Test Team, you will take on the role of a Materials Test Engineer and be given ownership of a technical project focused on one of the growing needs within the team. Seeking candidates who are familiar with materials testing and characterization, have experience working with or around hazardous materials, and a willingness to promote health and safety.