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Internship, Factory Firmware Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Firmware (Summer 2025)

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Tesla

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
    Product
  • Fremont

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a relevant engineering degree, have TPM/EPM experience, manage complex tech projects, streamline workflows, evaluate processes, and communicate well with diverse teams.
  • You will coordinate change control, streamline vehicle configuration, optimize variant proposals, support software workflows, and communicate effectively with stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between August 2025-December 2025
  • Previous technical program management (TPM / EPM) experience, managing consumer-facing software programs, manufacturing programs, and/or embedded systems
  • Experience developing tools/processes to streamline workflows
  • Experience managing complex technology projects (end to end)
  • Ability to evaluate processes/programs for strengths and weaknesses and balance technical trade-offs against business ones
  • Solid critical thinking skills to be able to triage issues, understand hardware/software inter-dependencies, root cause analysis, and drive towards solutions
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical individuals
  • Experience working in or with mass manufacturing, EV’s, and/or automotive background preferred

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate change control between R&D engineering & manufacturing teams
  • Develop tooling to streamline vehicle configuration across global manufacturing environments
  • Optimize vehicle variant proposal process, evaluating cost/benefits in a transparent efficient process that will be adopted in manufacturing centers globally
  • Support software release workflows through collaboration with technical leads, component owners, infrastructure support, QA, and manufacturing teams
  • Communicate clearly, regularly, and effectively with leadership, stakeholders, and internal team members in both written and verbal forms.
  • Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and exercises sound business judgment

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is expected to start around May 2025 and continue through the Summer term, approximately until August 2025, with the possibility to extend into Fall 2025 if available.

Is this internship full-time or part-time?

This internship is full-time, requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week on-site.

Are international students eligible to apply for this internship?

Yes, international students can apply, but they should consult their school regarding work authorization through CPT and confirm their ability to work 40 hours per week on-site.

What degree programs are preferred for this internship?

Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between August 2025 and December 2025.

What type of experience is required for this internship?

Previous technical program management experience, particularly in managing consumer-facing software programs, manufacturing programs, and/or embedded systems is required.

What will the intern do during their time in this role?

The intern will coordinate change control between R&D and manufacturing, develop tooling for vehicle configuration, optimize vehicle variant proposals, support software release workflows, and communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members.

What skills are emphasized for this internship?

Important skills include critical thinking, strong communication abilities, experience managing complex technology projects, and the ability to evaluate processes for strengths and weaknesses.

Is there an expected hourly compensation for this internship?

The expected compensation ranges from $30.05 to $42.07 per hour, plus benefits.

What benefits are offered to Tesla interns?

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), paid time off, childcare resources, employee discounts, and more.

Does Tesla provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process?

Yes, Tesla is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants can inform their recruiter if they need accommodations at any point during the interview process.

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to having the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars. There are currently over 275,000 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and Solar Roof. As the world’s only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.