Internship, Cell Engineer, Cell Engineering (Summer 2025)

Tesla is seeking a Cell Engineering Intern to join their innovative battery technology team in Palo Alto. This internship, scheduled for Summer 2025, offers an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting-edge battery cell development and materials engineering. The role spans across three key areas: Cell Materials, Cell Development, and Cell Modeling, where interns will contribute to Tesla's future electric vehicle and energy storage products.

The position offers hands-on experience in prototyping next-generation materials, electrodes, and cells, while working with automated cell prototype lines. Interns will be involved in critical aspects of battery development, from material qualification to performance optimization and lifetime modeling. This is an ideal opportunity for engineering students passionate about sustainable technology and energy solutions.

The internship provides comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation ($20-$50/hour), and the chance to work with industry-leading engineers and researchers. Successful candidates will apply their knowledge of lithium-ion battery technology, programming skills, and engineering principles to real-world challenges in electric vehicle development.

This full-time, on-site internship requires a minimum 12-week commitment and is designed for currently enrolled students. The role offers invaluable experience in Tesla's fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, where interns contribute directly to advancing sustainable transportation technology. Join Tesla in their mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy while gaining unparalleled professional experience in the electric vehicle industry.