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Internship, Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Engineering (Fall 2025)

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Tesla

23d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Engineering
    Product
  • Fremont

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a relevant engineering degree, show leadership through projects, have CAD experience, think systemically, possess strong documentation skills, and share Tesla's sustainability passion.
  • You will manage cross-team dependencies, prioritize tasks, advocate for customer needs, and ensure timely delivery of vehicle engineering projects while upholding cost, quality, and scalability.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Chemical Engineering or a related field
  • Proven success as a leader through extracurricular activities, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences (proven automotive or sustainability interest is a plus)
  • Experience in CAD, 3D Modeling, 2D engineering assembly drawings, PLM systems (Enovia, Solidworks PDM, Teamcenter), BOM management and creation
  • Systems level thinker with evidence of driving product design optimization across products, disciplines and teams
  • A detail-oriented personality with solid technical documentation and reporting skills
  • Solid grasp on engineering fundamentals, such as thermal dynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, mechanics and electronics
  • Experience solving open-ended engineering problems
  • Motivated and active collaborator
  • Proven interest in Tesla's mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, through extracurricular activities, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences

Responsibilities

  • About Program Management in Vehicle Engineering
  • Technical program managers in Vehicle Engineering enable the company to deliver customer values by setting the right priorities in an environment with many competing priorities, executing and delivering on committed products, product revisions, features, fixes, and releases on-time.
  • They enable the design and test teams to succeed and be efficient by resolving cross-team dependencies, raising the bar on cost, quality, and scalability, advocating for our customers, and identifying risks and holes.
  • Program managers are explicitly outside the firmware/software, hardware engineering, and system test organizations.
  • This enables them to be independent, cross-functioning, hold teams accountable and identify problems as they see them.
  • Your application will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:
  • Battery Engineering
  • Battery Electronics
  • Battery Manufacturing
  • Cell Engineering
  • Drive Systems Engineering
  • Exteriors & Interiors Engineering
  • Homologation & Passive Safety Engineering
  • Safety & Restraints Engineering
  • Structures Engineering

FAQs

What is the expected start date for the internship?

The internship is expected to start around August or September 2025.

How long is the internship program?

The program is for a minimum of 12 weeks and can extend through the Fall term, potentially continuing into Winter/Spring 2026.

Are there any location options for the internship?

Yes, the internship may be available in multiple locations, including Palo Alto, CA; Fremont, CA; Austin, TX; and Sparks, NV.

Is this internship available to international students?

Yes, but international students must consult their school regarding work authorization through CPT and the ability to work 40 hours per week on-site.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should be currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

What skills or experiences are preferred for applicants?

Applicants should demonstrate leadership through extracurricular activities, have experience with CAD and engineering documentation, and a solid grasp of engineering fundamentals.

Is there an interest in sustainability valued in applicants?

Yes, a proven interest in Tesla's mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy is a plus.

What is the expected compensation for this internship?

The expected compensation ranges from $20.00 to $50.00 per hour, plus benefits.

What kind of benefits do Tesla interns receive?

Tesla interns are eligible for medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement savings options, paid holidays, sick time, and various voluntary benefits, among others.

Are there opportunities for permanent positions after the internship?

The internship is primarily for students who are actively enrolled in academic programs; recent graduates should apply for full-time positions instead.

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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.