Internship, Mechanical Design Engineer, Tesla Bot (Fall 2024)

Tesla

Jul 6, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Engineering
Palo Alto

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or a related field
Proficiency in designing parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software (CATIA preferred)
Experience drafting engineering drawings and conducting tolerance stack-up analysis (GD&T bonus)
High mechanical design aptitude with a keen vision for manufacturability
Strong intuition for structural optimization supported by FEA/hand calculations
Good electrical foundation with knowledge about gearbox, motor, inverter, wire harness design
Programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python are preferred
Ability to prototype using fabrication, machining, and basic electronics/coding abilities
Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment

Responsibilities

Robotics Mechanical Engineer, Tesla Bot:
The Tesla Bot team designs and builds general purpose humanoid robots to automate boring, repetitive, and dangerous tasks. As a Tesla Bot Mechanical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development of cutting-edge robotics technology aimed at generating useful work and enhancing human quality of life. You will work alongside a talented team of mechanical, electrical, controls, and AI engineers to build this revolutionary product. We love hiring candidates from diverse technical backgrounds, with an emphasis on creativity and rigorous problem solving.
Actuator Design, Tesla Bot:
During your internship at Tesla, you will be working on groundbreaking new actuator technology for the Tesla Bot. You will work with a variety of teams developing the next generation of actuators including prototyping & testing. This includes motor, geartrain, structural as well as sensor design. You will be stationed in Palo Alto, California. The internship will give you the possibility to become full time member of the Tesla team.
Robotics Mechanical Product Design Engineer, Tesla Bot:
As a Mechanical Product Design Engineering Intern for the Tesla Bot program, you will be responsible for the integration of mechanical and electrical components, consolidating, and packaging connectors, harnesses and sensors. This intern will work cross functionality and collaborate with other mechanical and electrical engineering teams.

FAQs

Where will the internship take place and for how long?

The internship is expected to start in-person at Palo Alto, California around August or September 2024 and continue through the entire fall term (i.e. through end of 2024) or into early 2025 if available. A minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, is required for most internships.

Tesla

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

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Employees

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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.