Reliability Engineer, Cell Engineering Internship (May 2026)

Join Tesla as a Reliability Engineer Intern to analyze battery cell data and contribute to cutting-edge cell qualification techniques.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Leverage data from the cell qualification process to help design safer, lower-cost, and high-performance battery cells.
• Analyze and visualize data to identify trends and risks in cell programs.
• Create tools for rapid analysis of datasets and characterization techniques.
• Assist in designing tests and analyzing data to understand fundamental battery degradation modes.
• Collaborate with Engineering groups across various disciplines and work closely with Managers, Mentors, and team members.

About You

What you'll need:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Reliability Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Understanding of Design for Reliability and Design of Experiments.
• Proficient in Python data analysis and visualization.
• Proficiency in statistical modeling and scripting.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and Design for Reliability.
• Experience collaborating with design, manufacturing, and testing teams.
• Familiarity with reliability software tools and Weibull analysis.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrochemical battery cell failure modes.
• Data Science and Data Engineering skills.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion cell life modeling and electrochemical mechanisms is a plus but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $20.00 - $50.00 plus benefits.
• Aetna PPO and HSA 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 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.
• 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 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/week) on-site for a minimum of 12 weeks starting May 2026 through summer term. International students with CPT work authorization should consult their school regarding the 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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