Internship, Thermal Systems Product Support Engineer, Service Engineering (Winter/Spring 2025)

Consider before applying: This position is expected to start in January and continue through April/May. Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Please consider before submitting an application.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time depending on their academic standing.
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team's success.
About the Team
Service Engineering, part of Vehicle Software Engineering, is responsible for real-time diagnostic support for the service network (the field), development and improvement of diagnostic tools and procedures, and feedback of top field issues to our development teams to improve current and future products. Tesla is seeking an intern that is passionate about the product, a strong critical thinker, and capable of understanding technical system-level architecture and issues.



Responsibilities

• Develop automated tools to streamline vehicle thermal management and HVAC diagnostics and repairs
• Drive product improvements by collaborating with the software, design and quality teams
• Perform fault injection and test new changes on engineering vehicles
• Conduct large-scale data analyses to identify field concerns
• Support escalations from field technical teams
• Assist with technical documentation in our diagnostic knowledge base

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant Engineering program such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a graduation date between 2025 - 2026
• Excellent first principles understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting language for data processing and automation
• Basic proficiency with embedded firmware development in C/C++ or similar
• Proven technical experience through extracurricular activities, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences
• Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams, while being able to work independently

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

$26.44 - $37.02, 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.