Internship, Technical Product Management And Program Management, Energy Engineering (Summer 2024)

Consider before submitting an application:  
This position is expected to start around May 2024 and continue through the entire Summer term (i.e. through August 2024) or into Fall 2024 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. 

Locations: Palo Alto, CA, Fremont, CA, Austin, TX

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent

Please note that the skills listed below are suggestions andnot strict prerequisites

Energy | Hardware Design 

• Experience in leading teams, and proven ability to drive initiatives to conclusion
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and navigate through an ambiguous environment; enjoys challenges
• Ability to deliver results through influence without authority
•  Desired to be proficient in Microsoft Office, JIRA, Confluence, and Git
  

Energy | Special Operations Charging

• Ability to manage multiple projects with an eye for efficiency and priority
• Ability to anticipate challenges and solve before they become costly to correct

Energy | Charging Infrastructure Deployment

• Proven analytical background and laser-sharp attention to detail
  
• Experience with managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  
• Knowledge and/or experience with electrical (e.g., AC/DC systems, single line diagrams) systems
  
• Knowledge and/or experience with civil (e.g., concrete & rebar, asphalt, and/or mechanical components) techniques and processes
• Familiarity with construction drawings and/or engineering design best practices, construction management and national codes
• Knowledge and/or experience with talking to permitting authorities and be able to explain new concepts that may not fit “the book” with the goal to educate and persuade them in the direction of an expedited permitting process

Energy | Software Firmware Technical Program Manager

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering fields with evidence of exceptional ability
• Experience managing end-to-end product deployment — from concept through development and successful launch
• Familiarity with firmware and software system development concepts
• Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective project management tools and processes
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills with ability to work in a highly cross- functionally environment
• Excellent organization and delegation skills with ability to own the product roadmap and schedule with a track record of delivering projects on-time
• Ability to inspire confidence in multiple layers of management from executive to associate levels, as the face of your projects
• Ability to work with limited resources, independently, tight deadlines, and with urgency
• Exceptional ability to keep simultaneous projects moving forward
• Preferred: Past internship experience in engineering field. Proficient with MS Office including project, PowerPoint and other program/project mgmt. tools