I&E Intern, Lithium Refinery
Description
Tesla’s Lithium and Recycling team is looking for a highly motivated I&E Technician Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and installation of instrumentation and electrical systems in an industrial environment for a novel chemical plant near Corpus Christi, TX. I&E activities include supporting equipment in development, installation, commissioning, maintenance, retrofitting and production. This role will work closely with engineering to handle fast paced challenges in an innovative design space.Responsibilities
- Assist in Commission, calibrate, and maintain all process instrumentation
- Learn Electrical and instrumentation installation for low voltage applications and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation designs for packaged equipment
- Utilize DCS/PLC software to troubleshoot control systems
- Redline schematics/loop sheets to reflect field changes
- Basic mechanical assembly and maintenance tasks including bolting brackets, removing/installing inline instruments, and basic valve maintenance
- Serve as system owner, independently managing assigned I&E systems by identifying needs, planning work, and implementing solutions with minimal supervision
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Del Mar College technical/vocational program pursuing a Degree in Instrumentation Technology, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a closely related field (or recent graduate)
- Basic understanding of electrical principles, circuits, and instrumentation concepts (coursework in DC/AC circuits, electronics, or process controls preferred) and strong safety awareness and willingness to follow strict safety protocols in an industrial setting
- Ability to read and interpret basic electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals (with guidance)
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand tools, multimeters, and basic test equipment
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a hands-on environment
- Willingness to work in an industrial plant environment (may include outdoor work, heights, confined spaces, and exposure to noise/chemicals with proper PPE)
- Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, up stairs
- Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs., including the ability to carry 50 lbs. up and down stairs
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: Safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respiratory protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
- Ability to work at heights with appropriate fall protection equipment
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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)