START Manufacturing Trainee, Megafactory Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Brookshire Sep 17, 2026

What to Expect

Tesla START is an intensive 14-week training program that provides students the skills necessary for a successful career at Tesla to become either an Equipment Maintenance Technician OR Process Technician. During the program, students develop technical expertise and earn certification through in-class theory, hands-on labs and self-paced learning. This is a non-exempt position; students are hired into the program as a Tesla Technician Trainee with full pay and benefits. Successful graduates of the program will convert to a full time Technician role. What You'll Do Equipment Maintenance Technician Assemble electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment for production

Execute technician tasks independently after initial instruction

Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (repairs) on industrial production and mechatronics equipment: Electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase, Mechanical systems, Conveyor Systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, PLC and networks and Robotics Process Technician Support Engineering and Manufacturing by improving and drafting manufacturing instructions, including rework procedures, and ensuring up-to-date qualification schedules

Conduct experiments and analyze data under the guidance of Process Engineers, including but not limited to Design and Experiments (DOE) and Guage Reliability and Reproducibility

Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives, managing parts and tools inventory, executing repairs and troubleshooting precisely according to instructed processes These are general job descriptions and may not reflect the complete or exact job description and/or requirements of the position(s) for which you may be considered What You'll Bring

Attend and pass each training session with a 70% or higher GPA

Must follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail

Be able to work in a team-based environment and achieve goals with a "safety first" attitude

Demonstrate basic computer skills, including navigating web browsers and using standard applications like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

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