Internship, Cell Qualification, Cell Engineering (Summer 2025)
Description For Internship, Cell Qualification, Cell Engineering (Summer 2025)
Tesla's Cell Qualification team is seeking an intern to join their innovative battery technology division for Summer 2025. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of electric vehicle and energy storage technology, focusing on developing and optimizing test methods for cell designs across all Tesla products.
The role combines hands-on laboratory experience with data analysis and software development, making it perfect for students interested in the intersection of battery technology and data science. You'll work directly with cross-functional teams, applying first-principles thinking to improve cell qualification frameworks while gaining valuable experience in both technical and professional aspects.
As an intern, you'll be immersed in Tesla's fast-paced environment, contributing to critical projects that directly impact the company's battery technology decisions. The position offers extensive learning opportunities through hands-on experience with cutting-edge battery testing equipment, data analysis tools, and software development.
The internship provides comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and the chance to work with industry-leading experts in battery technology. You'll be based in either Palo Alto or San Diego, working full-time for a minimum of 12 weeks. This role is perfect for students pursuing degrees in technical fields who want to contribute to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
The position requires strong Python programming skills, experience with data analysis, and knowledge of battery technology. You'll gain invaluable experience in full-stack development, project management, and cross-functional collaboration while working on real-world problems in the electric vehicle industry.
Responsibilities For Internship, Cell Qualification, Cell Engineering (Summer 2025)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand testing requirements and timelines
- Design and implement test profiles for targeted cell requirements
- Implement data parser for automatic data analysis
- Establish data pipelines to link designed tests to database
- Participate in team meetings and project management lifecycle
- Quantify and reduce test errors
- Work with technicians on testing procedures
- Analyze electrochemical data
- Create Python scripts for image processing and test metrics
- Work with modeling team on testing framework
Requirements For Internship, Cell Qualification, Cell Engineering (Summer 2025)
- Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
- Programming experience with Python
- Experience writing Python scripts for data processing and analysis
- Experience with designing/prototyping/testing lab equipment and PCB design
- Direct experience working with Li-ion batteries
- Previous internship experience in R&D environment
- First principles understanding of engineering concepts
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently on multiple projects
Benefits For Internship, Cell Qualification, Cell Engineering (Summer 2025)
- Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick time and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
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