Internship, Cell Qualification, Cell Engineering (Summer 2025)
Description For Internship, Cell Qualification, Cell Engineering (Summer 2025)
Tesla is offering an exciting internship opportunity in their Cell Qualification team for Summer 2025. This role sits at the intersection of battery technology and data science, where interns will contribute to developing and improving test methods for cell designs across all Tesla products. The position offers a unique blend of hands-on laboratory experience and data analysis, making it perfect for students interested in both hardware and software aspects of engineering.
The internship provides real-world experience in Tesla's fast-paced environment, where interns work on critical projects that directly impact the company's battery technology decisions. You'll be part of a team that helps Tesla maintain its leadership in electric vehicle and energy storage solutions, working with state-of-the-art technology and contributing to sustainable transportation solutions.
As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, design and implement test profiles, create data pipelines, and develop Python scripts for automated analysis. The role offers exposure to both theoretical and practical aspects of battery technology, while building valuable skills in data analysis and programming.
The position is ideal for students pursuing degrees in technical fields such as Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or Computer Science, who have a strong foundation in Python programming and an interest in battery technology. Tesla offers comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and the chance to work with industry-leading professionals in the electric vehicle sector.
This internship is perfect for someone who wants to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge field while contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. The role combines technical challenges with practical applications, offering an unparalleled learning opportunity in one of the most innovative companies in the automotive and energy sectors.
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
- Quantify and reduce test errors
- Work with technicians to optimize testing procedures
- Perform hands-on lab testing
- Analyze electrochemical data
- Create Python scripts for image processing and test metrics
- Work with modeling team on testing framework and results
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 with data processing and analysis
- Experience with 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) contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 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
- Critical illness, hospital, accident, legal services, and pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
