Internship, Factory Firmware Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Firmware (Summer 2025)

Electric vehicle and clean energy company manufacturing electric cars and renewable energy solutions.
$62,504 - $87,505
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Software Engineering Intern
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
Automotive

Description For Internship, Factory Firmware Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Firmware (Summer 2025)

Tesla's Factory Firmware Team (FFT) is seeking a Technical Program Manager Intern to join their dynamic team for Summer 2025. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of software and manufacturing in the electric vehicle industry. The intern will be instrumental in developing standardized workflows, managing change control processes, and optimizing vehicle configuration across global manufacturing environments.

The position involves working directly with R&D engineering and manufacturing teams, providing crucial support for software release workflows, and contributing to the integration of new vehicle programs into the manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in both technical program management and automotive technology.

The ideal candidate will be pursuing a relevant engineering degree and have experience in technical program management, particularly in consumer-facing software or manufacturing programs. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to balance technical trade-offs against business objectives are essential.

Working at Tesla offers exposure to cutting-edge electric vehicle technology and the chance to contribute to the company's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. The role comes with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and various other perks.

This internship requires a minimum 12-week, full-time commitment and is based on-site in Fremont, California. It's an ideal opportunity for students looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment while working on meaningful projects that impact Tesla's global manufacturing operations.

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Responsibilities For Internship, Factory Firmware Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Firmware (Summer 2025)

  • Coordinate change control between R&D engineering & manufacturing teams
  • Develop tooling to streamline vehicle configuration across global manufacturing environments
  • Optimize vehicle variant proposal process
  • Support software release workflows through collaboration with technical leads
  • Communicate with leadership, stakeholders, and internal team members
  • Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound business judgment

Requirements For Internship, Factory Firmware Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Firmware (Summer 2025)

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer, Systems Engineering, or related field
  • Expected graduation date between August 2025-December 2025
  • Previous technical program management experience
  • Experience developing tools/processes to streamline workflows
  • Experience managing complex technology projects
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Effective communication skills with technical and non-technical individuals
  • Experience in mass manufacturing, EV's, and/or automotive background preferred

Benefits For Internship, Factory Firmware Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Firmware (Summer 2025)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
  • Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
  • 401(k)
  • 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
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts

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