Internship, System Integration & Test Automation Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026)

Internship, System Integration & Test Automation Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026) Tesla Motors, Inc. 20.00 - 50.00 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto May 29, 2026 What to Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue throughfallterm (endingapproximately December 2026or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of12 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 work40 hoursper week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-timeduring the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla 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 provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success. Systemintegration team is looking for an amazing intern who is passionate about our mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. As a system integration and test automation intern, you will support hardware/firmware integration and test automation of the next generation energy & EV charger products.

Location:

Palo Alto, CA What You'll Do Support hardware/firmware integration and system testing of Tesla Energy Products including high power grid-connect batteries, EV chargers and solar products Hands-on testing, debugging, and troubleshooting on real hardware Support firmware validation and regression testing at the system level Develop test automation scripts in Python Design and implement next generation test systems, i.e. fault injection setup and multiple asset integration What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical or Mechnical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related field Understanding of electrical engineering principles; ability to read & understand schematics and build basic electrical systems Experienced in testing and troubleshooting electrical systems including the use of lab tools such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc. Experience with Python, C/C++ Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to write code, analyze data, or solve engineering problems Comfortable working with high voltage and high-power systems Interest or experience working with batteries, power electronics, or renewable energy Participation on electromechanical systems projects - e.g., robotics, formula SAE, solar car Experience using AI tools in a technical workflow (test automation, debugging, or data analysis) Compensation and Benefits 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 - $50.00/hour + 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.