Internship, Optimus Mechanical Design Engineer, Electronic Devices (Winter/Spring 2027)

Description

This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). Preference for candidates who are able to commit to 8 months but we ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.  

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.   

Internship Program at Tesla  

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success. 

Tesla is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design 

team. The intern will contribute to the mechanical design of electronic systems for Tesla’s Optimus 

robot platform. Focus areas will be computer, antennas, audio and sensors. 

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional projects for mechanical design and packaging of components to meet product and system level requirements while optimizing for product attributes
• Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and master model assemblies. 
• Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production
  
• Create 2D drawings appropriate for high-volume production and inspection methods
• Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring up
• Define validation tests and perform data analysis

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to perform first-principles analysis to ensure a successful design (stress-strain, thermal, tolerance, cost and mass optimization, etc.) 
• Proficient in CAD, CATIA preferred
• Experience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&T
• Ability to present data/trade-offs to facilitate decision making
• Multidisciplinary knowledge in mechatronics, microcontroller, signal processing, programming and optics preferred
• Experience with FEA, ANSYS preferred
• Passionate about electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical product design, inventing solutions, and finding better and simpler ways to implement designs
• Skills and ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment

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)

Expected Compensation

$20.00 - $50.00 + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.