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Internship, System Test Engineer, Off-Board Vehicle Charging, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

$20 - $50 per hour
Internship

Tesla

What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Winter/Spring term (i.e through April/May 2026) or into Summer 2027 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.

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 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.

Tesla Energy is looking for a Test Engineer Intern who is passionate about our mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy and is ready to help us push the boundaries of continuous integration software, firmware, and hardware testing. You will support the system test team by owning the execution of manual and automated test sequences associated with core feature functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, regression, system configuration, and security. Tests will encompass all aspects of performance pertaining to off-board Level 1-3 electric vehicle charging and will offer broad exposure to cutting edge EVSE technology. This role will serve to enable faster and more efficient firmware and software development to quickly deliver new features and bug fixes to our customers.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

What You'll Do

Execute automated and manual tests for Tesla Energy Off-Board Charging Products including Supercharger, Wall Connector, Mobile Connector, and emerging productsPerform system validation of current and next generation Tesla Energy Charging SystemsIdentify and report abnormal behavior at the system level and work with Engineering teams on full resolution of any issuesSupport bring-up of next generation mechanical/electrical test setups to replicate real-life field conditions and validate the efficacy of the new automated test equipmentWork closely with Engineering teams to enumerate/design test cases that represent all customer use cases and edge cases and ensure full end-to-end test coverage on productsOwn delivery of test result documentation and escalation when necessaryMonitor, identify and escalate issues that arise within the automated test pipeline to ensure prompt resolution and restoration of functionalityInvestigate failures of automated test executions and report out test failure rates

What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical or Mechnical Engineering, Computer Science or related field Proficiency with Python preferred (C is desirable as well)Hands-on experience with electrical, automotive, or computer repair strongly desiredMust be comfortable with hands-on lab work (including the potential use of oscilloscopes, CAN tools, soldering irons, etc. as needed to support testing)Must be very comfortable using computers (Windows is required, Linux is preferred)Experience in system testing preferred Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex systemsEffective communicator and excellent attention to detailAbility to lift 40 pounds, work indoors or outdoors, and stand for extended periods of time

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

$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.

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