Internship, Failure Analysis Engineer, Energy Engineering (Summer 2026)

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start August/September 2025 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through approx December 2025) or into Winter/Spring 2026 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.

• This position is focused on investigating thermal-mechanical hardware failures in Megapack and Supercharger to identify root causes in Tesla's products
• The intern is expected to tear down and diagnose faulty hardware, drawing on strong, hands-on experience in lab environments and knowledge of component and system functionality
• The intern is also responsible for developing and executing comprehensive system-level tests in response to identified issues. This includes designing test plans, building experimental setups, validating hypotheses or proposed fixes, and collaborating on implementation strategies for real-world deployment
• The intern should be adaptable and proactive in managing end-to-end failure analysis processes, from initial problem assessment through testing, resolution, and iterative improvements, while addressing any emerging challenges

• Pursuing a Degree in a relevant program such asMechanical Engineering or Mechatronics with coursework or experience in Electrical Engineering

• Proficient at reading schematics and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits

• Strong demonstrable hands-on experience with electrical test equipment: Power Supplies, Multimeter, Oscilloscopes, and other common equipment

• Experience with soldering, and instrumentation is desirable

• Willingness to learn different failure analysis techniques including 2D and 3D X-Ray, Cross Sectioning, SEM, and FLIR Thermography

• Must be self-managed and committed to working in a fast-paced environment

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)
• 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 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

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.