Internship, Soft Trim & Seat Design, Design Studio (Fall 2026)

Internship, Soft Trim & Seat Design, Design Studio (Fall 2026) Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Austin Apr 09, 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 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during 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. About the Team Interns within Soft Trim & Seat Development will support the development, production, and testing of current & future vehicle designs. Your scope of work will be a combination of development and program management depending on team requirements, challenging you tocome up withcreative solutions to affect rigorous quality and cost-down targets. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional partners, external vendors, and suppliers.

Location:

Austin, TX What You'll Do Assist in the development of seat trim covers Support Tesla release process Support the creation/modification of catia drawings Support supplier meetings to follow up on tasks and issues Support the program management of all ongoing projects What You'll Bring Currently pursuing adegreein a relevant engineering program such as textile engineering or related field Strong background in technical concepts, production and manufacturing processes, and part and assembly design Experience with CAD modeling Strong problem-solving skills, withdemonstratedability to learn concepts quickly Demonstrated ability to deliver results on difficult projects with tight deadlines 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