Internship, Autonomous Charging Mechanical Design Engineer, Energy Engineering (Summer 2026)

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue throughsummerterm (endingapproximately August 2026or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program.Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not 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.

About the Team

As a Mechanical Design Engineer on Tesla's Charging team, you will design novel world-class products and solutions to deliver high power.Your contributions will bridge the gap between difficult engineering problems and a seamless customer experience.People will talk about the products you design.

Tesla revolutionized vehicle charging, becoming the gold standard, with mass adoption across the industry.You will be joining an elite team of driven engineers set to re-shape the industry again and usher in the next era of charging.

This team is part of Tesla's Power Electronics organization.Despite the name, our team works across the wide breadth of mechanical engineering disciplines. We require strong knowledge and application of statics & dynamics, fluids & thermals, mechanics & vibration, and more. Our work is highly multi-disciplinary and you are expected to know or learn basic electrical and magnetic physics, material science, and advanced manufacturing techniques. Strong design skills, a 'first-principles' approach to problem solving, curiosity to learn, and drive to develop/grow are must-have.Our work is fast-paced and challenging. Tesla's mission and vision must excite you.

As a Design Engineer you will drive prototype builds, engineering testing, and validation of our products. Your day-to-day tasks will involve design, analysis, and testing of all structural, thermal, environmental, and insulating aspects of power converter components and their electrical connections. An example would be the detailed design of custom magnetic components such transformers, filter chokes, etc. You will own each design from conception through its full evolution to mass-production.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

• Modeling and design of electro-mechanical parts and assemblies including plastics, sheet metal, heat sinks, insulation systems, magnetic components, high voltage connectors, fasteners, and other components
• Mechanical design analysis including thermal, CFD, structural, design for assembly, and design for test
• Collaborate with program stakeholders to integrate designs into vehicles, energy products, and more
• Solve electronics packaging issues including: electrical isolation, sealing, thermal management, interconnection, shock and vibration management, electromagnetic interference (EMI), RF communications, etc.
• Develop engineering test plans for designs
• Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
• Assist in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication
• Collaborate with other mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing, industrial design, and test engineers to take designs from prototype through mass production

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and physics first principles
• Knowledge of GD&T, finite element analysis, and design for reliability concepts
• Experience using CATIA V5 and/or V6.Experience with PLM systems, engineering changes, deviations, BOM structuring, etc.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, ANYSYS, StarCCM
• Experience with environmental, reliability, safety, and industry standard requirements for automotive, industrial & residential products
• Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals
• Experience with high volume manufacturing and automated assembly processes such as injection molding, stamping, diecast, fastening, dispensing, joining, etc.
• Familiarity with PCBAs and PCBA components
• Strong organization, written and verbal communication skills

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Medical plans > 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)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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

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.