Internship, Service Technician Trainee (Summer 2026)

Job Duties

What to Expect

In the Technician Trainee Intern role, you will be servicing customer vehicles and completing hands on tasks at the service center. In addition to being a team player, excellent oral and written communication is desired as you will be in a customer facing role. As an Intern, you will also learn about electric vehicles and Tesla's innovative technologies, in accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. If you align with our mission, are motivated, and willing to learn additional technical skills, we invite you to apply to this role.

What You'll Do

Perform entry-level work in the inspection, repair, and service of Tesla electric vehicles

Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools

Perform equipment inspections, adjustments and certifications

Perform Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) of new cars

Maintain inventory, records of time, shop supplies and parts

Help maintain vehicle cleanliness of customer cars

Support Parts & Front of House operations as needed or on a rotational basis

What You'll Bring

Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles

Current enrollment in an Automotive program preferred

Valid driver's licenserequiredand must be capable of reporting to training location or local service center as needed

Ability tolift upto 60 pounds

Be able to work in a team-based environment and have a "safety first" attitude

Familiar understanding of the English language

Basic computer skills, including navigating web browsers and using standard applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,Powerpoint, Outlook)

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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55416

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

271418

Job Benefits

Not specified