Internship, Production Lead, Manufacturing Engineering (Summer 2024)

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start in-person around May or June 2024 and continue through the entire Summer term (i.e. through August/September 2024) or into early Fall 2024 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.

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 in-person. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Supply Chain, MBA, Industrial, Manufacturing or a related field
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and concepts; plus to showing application of these principles leading to real world results
• High comfort level in high expectations environment
• Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
• Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (safety, quality, delivery & costs)
• Strong analytic problem solving skills
• Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
• Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success
• Experience in hiring and developing new team members in a production/operations environment and working efficiently and productively in both independent and team settings
• Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills, strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail and fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)