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Internship, Launch Engineer, Manufacturing (Fall 2025)

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Tesla

28d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Fremont

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing an Engineering or Project Management degree, have project management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects effectively.
  • You will organize manufacturing validations, prepare trials, validate processes, troubleshoot issues, track milestones, create reports, analyze problems, and ensure project close-outs with teams.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related field
  • PMP, PMI certificates or experience in project management is helpful
  • Experience working with design, development and implementation of projects. Preference in the automotive industry or high speed automated manufacturing lines
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate dynamic cross-functional projects with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing and test to meet project timelines
  • Proficient at risk and resources management
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Experience working in time critical and fast-paced product development
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
  • Strong process and continuous improvement mindset
  • Hands on and high energy level individual

Responsibilities

  • Organize manufacturing validation activities for new or revised products into the factory/factories
  • Ensure that manufacturing trials are well prepared, and manufacturing is restored to control condition after trials
  • Validate manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved
  • Assist in root cause identification of failures/problems and assist in building all possible solutions
  • Provide updates in weekly program and executive reviews for project/program development and implementation status
  • Assist in troubleshooting of system operational issues related with validation and implementation or part design changes
  • Track project milestones including task duration and resource usage
  • Create reports showing critical path activities and schedules
  • Perform detailed analysis of problems and all possible solutions and review PFMEA and provide technical input in the review process
  • Ensure proper close-out of the entire project/program by driving an adequate handover with cross-functional teams, driving lessons learned sessions as needed, disposition any excess and obsolesce material

FAQs

What is the expected start date for this internship?

The internship is expected to start around August or September 2025 and continue through the Fall term, ending approximately December 2025, with the possibility to extend into Winter/Spring 2026.

Can international students apply for this internship?

Yes, international students can apply, but if your work authorization is through CPT, you should consult your school about working 40 hours per week before applying.

Is this internship full-time and on-site?

Yes, the internship requires a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, and on-site work.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Launch Engineering intern?

The intern will organize manufacturing validation activities, validate manufacturing processes, assist in root cause identification, track project milestones, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What educational background is preferred for this internship?

Candidates should be currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

Is prior project management experience needed for this internship?

While not required, having PMP, PMI certificates or experience in project management is helpful.

What skills are beneficial for this internship position?

Beneficial skills include the ability to facilitate cross-functional projects, proficiency in risk and resource management, strong communication skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

What compensation can interns expect?

Interns can expect to earn between $20.00 - $50.00 per hour, along with benefits.

What types of benefits are offered to interns?

Interns are eligible for various benefits, including medical and dental plans, 401(k) options, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.

Can interns work on multiple projects simultaneously?

Yes, the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time is essential for this role.

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

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2003
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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.