Internship, Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Winter/Spring 2025)

Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around January 2025 and continue through the entire Winter term (i.e. through May 2025) or into Summer 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most 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.
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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.



Responsibilities

• Intern will work on projects within a sub-system like battery management algorithms, vehicle dynamics control, torque production and motor control, thermal and HVAC controls etc.
• Depending on the project, your responsibilities will include:
• Develop control-oriented models of various systems in the car
• Use them to develop and refine estimation and control algorithms
• Work with firmware/integration engineers to implement, test, debug, and calibrate your algorithms in our cars
• Develop analysis tools to track performance of these algorithms in the fleet
• Participate in cross functional efforts to define control system capability and establish actuation/sensing requirements

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, Robotics Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency with C/C++
• Strong proficiency with creating and using dynamic models of mechanical, electrical, or thermal systems, in Matlab/Simulink/Python or similar environments
• Basic background in model-based control design
• Experience with analysis of large data sets in Matlab/Python or similar environments
• Strong willingness to collaborate cross-functionally, work hands-on, and dive into open-ended projects in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work with actual vehicles test-benches to test your algorithms
• Strong background in linear systems, state-estimation, first principles design/analysis, and real-world implementation of control systems
• Strong background in a specific area like battery management, vehicle dynamics, motor control, thermal management, torque production, etc.

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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 time after 90 days of employment 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


Expected Compensation

$33.65 - $47.12, depending on level + 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.