Internship, Data Engineer, Supply Chain

What To Expect

This position is expected to start August 2026 or September 2026 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. 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.

About The Team

You will be part of a Supply Chain Data Analytics team as a point of contact for reporting, analytics, and insight generation for the global Supply Chain organization. You should have strong technical skills, a collaborative style of working, and a proactive and critical mindset. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are crucial, as is the ability to synthesize complex issues and drive desired outcomes. Tesla is a fast-moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes. The successful candidate is a self-starter with a passion for data analytics, data engineering, and continuously demonstrates an ability to tackle complex problems and implement solutions.

As a member of the analytics team, you will be required to translate business questions into insightful and action-biased analytics. You will also help with our database management and ETL development work. Your work will have a direct impact on Tesla’s Supply Chain.

Multiple Locations Possible: Fremont, CA; Lathrop, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX

What You'll Do

• Create and/ or enhance action-driven dashboards (e.g., using Tableau)
• Optimize current Tableau dashboard queries so they consume less server resources and result in faster load time for end-users. This could include searching for better server/database alternative and rewriting the equivalent-query
• Perform ongoing check of internal dashboards, to make sure they are still up to date
• Support ad hoc data, SQL query, analysis, and debugging requests from cross-functional stakeholders
• Create/maintain internal dashboard documentation and define key metrics to track success or prioritize features
• Implement and maintain automated processes for seamless data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL)
• Communicate with stakeholders, gather business requirements
• Work on standardization of our dashboards (including building tutorials and ensuring there is proper documentation)
• Translate requirements of large data initiatives into smaller actionable items
• Champion data literacy within the organization and drive adoption rates
• Collaborate with Training expert to develop user-training to dashboard

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Engineering Management, Computer Science or a related field
• Working knowledge of SQL, and relational database systems
• Comfort with a scripting language (e.g., Python) and dashboard data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Excel)
• A good understanding of relational databases and database engineering concepts
• Familiarity with data pipelines and a Workflow Management Tool (e.g., Airflow) is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with other business and engineering teams, while able to work independently
• Organized, detail-oriented, execution-focused, relentless and willing to find cracks in the system to expose problems
• Previous experience in: Data Analysis, Product/Project Management on Software applications, or Supply Chain Purchasing/Industrial Engineering experience

Benefits

Compensation and 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

Expected Compensation

$18.39 - $37.02/hour + 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.

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