Intern, Mechanical Engineer, Global Body Repair Business & Technical Operations (Winter / Spring 2025))
Tesla
Intern, Mechanical Engineer, Global Body Repair Business & Technical Operations (Winter / Spring 2025))
| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Fremont, California |
| Req. ID | 230031 |
| Job Type | Intern/Apprentice |
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As a Mechanical Engineer Intern on Tesla’s Service Collision Development team you will be responsible for specifying and designing Structural Repair Procedures used to service Tesla electric vehicles world-wide. You will work with internal customers to identify and develop practical solutions to enable fast, seamless, and revolutionary service. The ideal candidate is someone who gets excited solving a variety of problems, competent building things, highly analytical, and sees the big picture needed to evolve a concept into a product. The ideal candidate is a mechanical engineer and possesses a strong understanding of manufacturing concepts. If you’re someone who’s creative, engaging and driven, and you’re interested in becoming a part of a world-class team supporting Tesla’s mission through the service and continued support of our customers and collision shops in the field, we are interested in hearing from you.
- Create and present collision repair procedures to various engineering teams for review and approval
- Review 3D models to determine repair feasibility
- Interact with teams of engineers and collision center to define the root cause of issue being addressed
- Review crash simulations
- Identify and virtually assembling parts for engineering and supply teams to use in creating new/updated service parts
- Perform hands-on investigations, lab tests, and validations
- Time management of multiple high priority projects, simultaneously
- Adapt to new and rapidly evolving computer software
- Comply with all of Tesla’s safety rules, guidelines, and standards
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field from ABET accredited program
- Experience in mechanical design and drafting preferred
- Strong 3D CAD experience, CATIA a plus
- Hands on experience building mechanical systems preferred
- Automotive, Aerospace, or heavy equipment industry preferred
- Machine shop and fabrication experience preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Proven ability to research information, solve challenging problems, and coordinate projects under tight timing constraints
- Excellent fundamental engineering knowledge and have examples of applied engineering success through work, projects, or academic endeavors
- Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment: pro-active team player who thinks ahead, plans, and suggests solutions
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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
$24.04 - $33.65 + 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.
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