CMF Mastering Design Studio Internship (May 2026)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • California

Location

California

Closing in 1 month

Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryUSD 20 - 50 / Hour
  • Application open dateApply by 9 Mar 2026
  • Start dateStart date 1 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Support the CMF Mastering Team in color and material evaluation, supplier collaboration, and quality assurance at Tesla’s Fremont Design Studio.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Support all aspects of the color and material mastering process, including master creation, match to master, and master replenishment activities
  • Support supply chain development and troubleshooting to ensure CMF Design intent is met
  • Track supply chain performance to ensure color and material masters meet production timelines
  • Conduct materials metrology research and implement best practices
  • Manage projects related to CMF mastering and quality assurance

About You

What you'll need:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Color Science, Textiles (Technology, Management or Engineering), or a Quality Control/Quality Assurance related discipline
  • Understanding of materials development and/or color quality assessment processes strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, or Apple Numbers for data handling
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to learn concepts quickly
  • Self-starter capable of managing multiple parallel projects and delivering results under tight deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly pay ranging from $20.00 to $50.00 plus benefits
  • Aetna PPO and HSA medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans including orthodontic coverage, some with $0 payroll contribution
  • Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution with High Deductible Medical Plan
  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and vacation time, paid holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

Training & Development

The Internship Recruiting Team provides an experience that fosters technical, professional, and personal growth through close collaboration with Managers, Mentors, and team members, involving interns in critical projects.

How to Apply

  • This internship is for students actively enrolled in an academic program, requiring a minimum 12-week full-time (40 hours/week) on-site commitment starting May 2026 through summer term.
  • International students with CPT work authorization should verify their ability to work full-time on-site before applying.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent ResidentUS Student Visa

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Engineering Management
  • Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
IT & Computer Science
  • Computer Science
  • Design & User Experience

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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Tesla USA

Number of employees

> 100,000 employees

Industries

R&D and Manufacturing

Tesla is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company based in Austin, Texas.