Internship, Human Factors & Ergonomics, Design Studio (Summer 2026)
About The Position
The Vehicle Human Factors and Ergonomics team is looking for a talented and motivated engineering student to join us at the Tesla Design Studio. The intern will work with the team responsible for occupant packaging, human factors, ergonomics, and engineering design issues. Successful interns will work to achieve high spatial efficiency and excellent ergonomics while meeting all relevant legislative requirements. This role offers a rare opportunity to work on a team that handles ownership and development of new and genuinely cutting-edge vehicles. Enthusiasm and knowledge of cars is advantageous, and you must have a genuine passion for engineering the world’s best electric vehicles.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ergonomic Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of CAD software, preferably CATIA V6 and V5
Nice To Haves
- Experience in occupant packaging, human factors, ergonomics, or product usability is preferred
- Experience or understanding of rapid fabrication methods such as 3D printing and hand fabrication
- Knowledge of CAVA and RAMSIS is preferred
- Any experience in an automotive design studio such as liaising between automotive stylists, clay modelers, vehicle engineers, and marketing is a plus
- Knowledge of automotive engineering guidelines, laws and regulations, manufacturing techniques, and automotive product development is a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform research toward creating comfortable and highly usable spaces for vehicle drivers and passengers
- Work to develop, validate, and maintain vehicle occupant packages, ergonomic criteria, and processes
- Work with engineering, design, and program management teams to find and implement optimum ergonomic solutions
- Perform digital and physical assessments of criteria against styling and engineering proposals
- Develop and run focus studies to establish ergonomic compliance
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
