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Internship, Power Electronics Electrical Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2025)

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Tesla

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Palo Alto

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing an Electrical Engineering degree, have high voltage testing experience, lab skills with EE tools, and know power converters, circuit design, and communication protocols.
  • You will design and simulate power converters, assist in validation and debugging, and collaborate with teams to ensure successful manufacturing of power converters for automotive and energy storage.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Experience with high voltage (>400 V) testing
  • Lab experience with basic EE tools (Oscilloscope, Network analyzer, Signal Generators etc.)
  • Solid understanding of the operation principle of switched power converters
  • Familiar with schematics capture and power converter circuit simulation tools
  • Familiar with analog and digital circuit design and validation
  • Experience with Altium Designer is preferred
  • Experience with communication protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI) is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Simulate and design power converters for use in automotive and energy storage applications
  • Assist validation and debugging for power converters
  • Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout and firmware engineering team to successfully design, validate and manufacture power converters

FAQs

What is the expected start date for the internship?

The internship is expected to start in August/September 2025.

How long is the internship program?

The internship is expected to continue through the entire Fall term, approximately until December 2025, or into Winter/Spring 2026 if available.

Is this internship on-site or remote?

The internship is full-time and on-site in Palo Alto, CA.

Can international students apply for this internship?

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

What are the minimum hours required for the internship?

A minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours per week), is required for most internships.

What kind of projects will interns work on?

Interns will work on designing and manufacturing power electronics hardware for a variety of automotive and energy storage products, including the Cybertruck, Powerwall, and Megapack.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates should be currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, have experience with high voltage testing, lab experience with basic EE tools, and a solid understanding of switched power converters.

Is experience with Altium Designer necessary for this internship?

While experience with Altium Designer is preferred, it is not strictly necessary.

What types of benefits does Tesla offer to interns?

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), employee stock purchase plans, paid holidays, sick time, and various additional perks.

What is the expected hourly compensation for this internship?

The expected compensation is between $20.00 - $60.00 per hour, depending on various individualized factors such as market location and experience.

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Tesla

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.