Internship, Electrical Engineer, Energy Engineering (Summer 2026)

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

2d•$20 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated electrical engineering intern to join the Energy Firmware organization’s Validation Infrastructure team with a focus on automated test hardware. The primary responsibility of this team is to validate firmware requirements for all new Energy product components.  As an electrical design engineer on the team, you will build custom tools and hardware to interface with our products and automate the execution of tests. You will also work closely with firmware development teams to become a product expert and ensure that our test platforms can push the products to the limit.

Requirements

Pursuing a Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, or evidence of exceptional skills in related fields 
Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and circuit design experience
Proficiency with basic EE tools and troubleshooting (scopes, network analyzers, etc.)
Comfortable with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, etc.)
Some experience with Altium or similar schematic/layout PCB design software
Some experience with circuit simulation tools (LTspice, cadence, etc.)
Proven record of excellence in hardware design / test infrastructure
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
Ability to work independently, efficiently, and safely
Hands-on technical experience debugging with microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
Experience interfacing with PC-based test systems (Python, Matlab, Labview)
Python proficiency

Nice To Haves

Experience with Catia, Solidworks is a plus
General familiarity with power semiconductors and their gate drive and protection circuitry
Embedded programming of DSPs and FPGAs in real-time control applications is highly valuable

Responsibilities

Start to finish ownership of circuit boards and other electronics for low voltage test systems, including specification, design (schematics, layout, routing), prototyping, and fabrication
Hands-on bring-up, build, and debugging of new circuit boards
Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, software, and electrical engineers to design robust/complex systems to validate new products and components
Review product schematics and design circuitry to emulate physical signals/behaviors
Continually learn and incorporate EE best practices to our tools and technologies
Integrate with validation software frameworks to deliver fully automated test systems
Maintain test setups and ensure continuous robust operation
Promote and protect Tesla’s reputation as a cutting-edge company accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy

Benefits

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