Internship, Data Engineer, Cell Manufacturing Software (Winter/Spring 2025)

Tesla is at the forefront of revolutionizing battery manufacturing, developing innovative solutions from the ground up. The company is building new factories, equipment, processes, and software to rapidly scale battery manufacturing globally. The primary focus is on overcoming production bottlenecks to support Tesla's expansion and the transition to sustainable transport and energy storage.

As a Data Engineering Intern in the Cell Manufacturing team, you'll be working on critical projects that directly impact Tesla's battery production capabilities. You'll be handling advanced data analysis, creating detailed reports, and addressing major production, quality, and cost challenges in Tesla's Cell Factories. The role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and data systems that process information at impressive speeds (up to 1000 HZ).

You'll be joining a team of world-class software and data engineers, collaborating directly with engineers across multiple disciplines in cell manufacturing. The software you'll be working with is custom-built to meet Tesla's specific needs for battery manufacturing scale-up, serving as the brain of the entire cell factory. This system is crucial for ensuring safe battery production and process improvement.

The position offers hands-on experience with large-scale manufacturing data, the chance to build web-based tools and visualizations, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in sustainable energy. You'll be contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy while gaining invaluable experience in data engineering within a revolutionary manufacturing environment.

This internship is perfect for someone who is passionate about combining data engineering with practical manufacturing applications, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to make a real impact in sustainable technology. You'll gain exposure to the entire battery manufacturing process while developing your technical skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment.