Electrical Test Engineer, Vehicle Engineering Internship (May 2026)

Join Tesla as an Electrical Test Engineer Intern to design and build test equipment, automate testing, and validate hardware for sustainable energy solutions.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Design and build custom test equipment such as test PCBAs, harnesses, and overall system design to make validation efficient, modular, and repeatable
• Manage projects from initial concept through design, assembly, and final commissioning
• Write and maintain test software to automate test execution, data collection, and analysis
• Develop and maintain validation schedules to coordinate test resources and communicate status to program managers
• Work across teams including Low Voltage Component Validation, High Voltage Component Validation, Drive Inverter Test Engineering, ADAS Test Engineering, Capability Development, Design for Reliability, Firmware Testing, Instrumentation and Imaging, and Power Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineering

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proven technical experience through extracurricular activities, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences
• Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals with experience using power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, probing PCBAs, and reading schematics
• Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally while able to work independently to drive large projects forward and overcome blockers; detail-oriented and execution focused
• Genuine curiosity to troubleshoot root causes of issues
• Hands-on approach with a focus on automating repeatable tasks for efficiency
• Preferred qualifications include coding experience (preferably Python), CAD software design experience (CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, Altium, Eagle), knowledge of sensors, and interest in electric vehicles or sustainable energy

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 with $0 payroll contribution options
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions 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, and flexible time for salaried positions
• 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 a year-round program placing students in positions to grow technically, professionally, and personally through close work with Managers, Mentors, and teams, including involvement in critical projects.

How to Apply

Applicants must be actively enrolled in an academic program and able to work full-time (40 hours per week) on-site for a minimum of 12 weeks starting around May or June 2026 through the Summer term, with possible extension into Fall 2026. International students using CPT should consult their school regarding work authorization.

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

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