Internship, Electrical Engineer, Power Electronics, Optimus (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla Motors, Inc. 20 - 55 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Sep 18, 2026

What to Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, Full - Time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

International Students:

If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success. About the

Team:

Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot electronics team is looking for an electrical engineer to develop robots' electrical "cardiovascular, sensory, and nervous" systems. Optimus hardware team joins electrical, mechanical, robotics, sensing, geartrain, electromagnetic, and manufacturing engineering disciplines in a highly collaborative, fast-paced development environment. Optimus electronics team designs and deploys circuits that control power conversion across hundreds of devices across all electrical systems of the robot (actuators, motors, sensors, battery, etc.). As part of the design team, you will be responsible for all aspects of electrical design (schematic, layout, industrialization, bring up, and validation) of Optimus joint controllers, work closely with firmware, motor controls, and mechanical engineers. You will also support industrialization and production activities. What You'll Do

Own complete start-to-finishdevelopment:requirement definition andspecification, designexecution, simulation, schematic,boardlayout, manufacturingand DFMiteration,boardbringupand integration, and validation of circuitfunctionality

Collaborate withfirmware,mechanical hardware, robotand motorcontrols,PCB layout, program management, and validation teamson the design ofworld leadingrobotic electrical hardware

Debug various hardware interactions in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment

Thoroughly document design requirements, calculations, validation results,etc.

Rapidly iterate as design requirements and product features mature over time What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering,Robotics,Mechatronics, or a related field with a graduate date between May - December 2027

Experience with communication protocols (CAN, Bluetooth, LIN, Ethernet, etc.)

Experience with power electronics, power supplies, high & low voltage systems

Circuit board design (Altium preferred)

Strong understanding of analog & digital circuits (MOSFETs, op-amps, switching regulators, gate drivers, microcontrollers, SPI, I2C, component selection, power dissipation, etc.)

Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, electronic loads, etc.)

Experience shipping high-volume circuit boards

Basic programming ability (Python preferred)

Benefits As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$20.00 - $55.00 + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.