Manufacturing – New Product Introduction Intern (m/f/d)

at  Tesla

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What to Expect
Disclaimer: We offer full-time (40h/week) internships for a minimum of 5 months and a maximum of 6 months. Please consider before submitting an application.
Join our new team at Tesla Engineering Germany in Freiburg as a Manufacturing Engineer Intern and support us with the introduction of new products, from early product development to full-scale production. Throughout your internship we empower you to work autonomously and encourage you to share your unique ideas on how manufacturing processes and products can be improved. You will gain valuable work experience, insights into high-level engineering and participate in the development of production steps for global products.

What You’ll Do

• Work in the lab/production environment to bring up production for prototypes for new energy products
• Trouble shoot on production equipment as well as designing new utilities as needed
• Collect data, visualize it and share outcome with the NPI and Design team
• Generate improvement ideas for manufacturing process steps with the team and implement them
• Collaborate closely with several internal and external stakeholders, including the design team, technical program managers and supply chain, amongst others
• Plan and Conduct Manufacturing Design of Experiments (DoE) to optimize processes, improve product quality and identify the most efficient operating conditions

What You’ll Bring

• Ongoing studies in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar field (preferably prospective master’s graduates)
• Independent working style with strong analytical mindset/attention to detail and high-functioning interpersonal skills
• Exceptional English communication with the ability to discuss any issues within interdisciplinary teams and various levels
• Proficient in using CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred, CATIA is a plus) and basic programming skills (Python, Matlab or similar)
• Previous internship including hands-one experience with hardware engineering, especially for electromechanical products is a strong plus

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

• Work in the lab/production environment to bring up production for prototypes for new energy products
• Trouble shoot on production equipment as well as designing new utilities as needed
• Collect data, visualize it and share outcome with the NPI and Design team
• Generate improvement ideas for manufacturing process steps with the team and implement them
• Collaborate closely with several internal and external stakeholders, including the design team, technical program managers and supply chain, amongst others
• Plan and Conduct Manufacturing Design of Experiments (DoE) to optimize processes, improve product quality and identify the most efficient operating condition