Internship, Controls & Software Automation Engineer, Cell Manufacturing (Summer 2025)

Electric vehicle and clean energy company manufacturing electric cars, battery storage, and solar panels.
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Software Engineering Intern
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
Automotive · Robotics

Description For Internship, Controls & Software Automation Engineer, Cell Manufacturing (Summer 2025)

Tesla is seeking a Controls & Software Automation Engineer intern for their Cell Manufacturing team for Summer 2025. This exciting role offers hands-on experience in advanced automation and controls engineering at one of the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturers. The position spans across multiple technical areas including electrical controls, software development, virtual commissioning, and industrial machine vision systems. Interns will work on critical production projects, developing and maintaining automation systems that are essential to Tesla's manufacturing processes. The role requires a strong foundation in engineering principles and offers exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technology. Working directly with cross-functional teams, interns will gain valuable experience in industrial automation while contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. The position offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to work in state-of-the-art facilities. This internship is perfect for students passionate about combining software engineering with industrial automation and seeking hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

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Responsibilities For Internship, Controls & Software Automation Engineer, Cell Manufacturing (Summer 2025)

  • Review vendor electrical controls designs
  • Field troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Implementing continuous improvement and optimization projects
  • Develop structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code
  • Interface equipment with Tesla production databases
  • Develop 3D/2D simulation models of automated manufacturing processes
  • Maintain and develop features for industrial vision processing software

Requirements For Internship, Controls & Software Automation Engineer, Cell Manufacturing (Summer 2025)

Python
Java
JavaScript
React
Node.js
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, preferably Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical or a related field
  • Basic understanding designing electrical control panels, controls system wiring and instrumentation
  • Experience with software development: GitHub, Splunk & Jira
  • Experience with tools for virtual commissioning
  • Familiarity coding Microcontrollers or PLCs in major programming languages
  • Experience in web development languages and frameworks
  • Experience with 3D CAD design software
  • Understanding of software fundamentals including Git, CI/CD, algorithms
  • Understanding of testing concepts

Benefits For Internship, Controls & Software Automation Engineer, Cell Manufacturing (Summer 2025)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Commuter Benefits
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution option
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick time and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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