Human Factors & Ergonomics, Design Studio Internship (May 2026)

Join Tesla’s Vehicle Human Factors and Ergonomics team to develop ergonomic vehicle designs and occupant packaging in a cutting-edge automotive environment.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform research to create comfortable and highly usable spaces for vehicle drivers and passengers
• Develop, validate, and maintain vehicle occupant packages, ergonomic criteria, and processes
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and program management teams to implement optimum ergonomic solutions
• Conduct digital and physical assessments of criteria against styling and engineering proposals
• Develop and run focus studies to establish ergonomic compliance

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ergonomic Engineering, or a related field
• Preferred experience in occupant packaging, human factors, ergonomics, or product usability
• Knowledge of CAD software, preferably CATIA V6 and V5
• Experience or understanding of rapid fabrication methods such as 3D printing and hand fabrication
• Preferred knowledge of CAVA and RAMSIS
• Any experience in an automotive design studio liaising between automotive stylists, clay modelers, vehicle engineers, and marketing is a plus
• Knowledge of automotive engineering guidelines, laws and regulations, manufacturing techniques, and automotive product development is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $20.00 - $50.00 plus benefits
• Aetna PPO and HSA medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution options
• 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 program provides growth opportunities through close collaboration with Managers, Mentors, and teams, enabling technical, professional, and personal development.

How to Apply

• Submit your application through the provided link, ensuring all required information is included.
• Applicants must be actively enrolled in an academic program and able to work full-time (40 hours/week) on-site at Tesla Design Studio in Hawthorne, CA, starting May 2026 for a minimum of 12 weeks.
• International students using CPT should verify work authorization for full-time hours before applying.

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

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