What to Expect
Mechanical Design Engineering (MDE) interns will work on all aspects of the mechanical design process, including design, analysis, prototyping, and validation of components and systems for Tesla vehicles. As an MDE intern, you can expect to contribute to a variety of projects depending on team requirements, challenging you to come up with creative solutions to affect rigorous quality and cost-down targets. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional partners, external vendors, and suppliers.

What You’ll Do

• Chassis Engineering
• Dimensional Engineering
• Drive Systems
• Exteriors & Interiors Design Engineering
• Motor Design
• New Programs Engineering
• Powertrain Development
• Safety & Restraints Engineering
• Structures Design Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Vehicle Integration

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field
• Proficiency designing in a 3D CAD software (CATIA proficiency is a plus)
• Experience creating engineering drawings (GD&T experience is a plus)
• Proven interest in mechanical design engineering through extracurricular activities, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences (proven automotive or sustainability interest is a plus)
• Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals
• Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams while able to work independently; detail-oriented and execution focused
• Genuine curiosity and willingness to understand how our products are designed, built and how they operate

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

• Chassis Engineering
• Dimensional Engineering
• Drive Systems
• Exteriors & Interiors Design Engineering
• Motor Design
• New Programs Engineering
• Powertrain Development
• Safety & Restraints Engineering
• Structures Design Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Vehicle Integratio