Internship, Manufacturing Automation Controls Engineering, Powertrain (Summer 2025)

Electric vehicle and clean energy company manufacturing powertrains, battery packs, and energy products.
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Description For Internship, Manufacturing Automation Controls Engineering, Powertrain (Summer 2025)

Tesla's Powertrain Manufacturing Controls team is seeking an intern to join their innovative team at Giga Nevada. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on critical manufacturing systems for Tesla's key technological advantages: battery packs, drive units, and power electronics. As an intern, you'll work directly with controls engineers to design and implement machine program functionality on manufacturing lines. The position combines hands-on experience with cutting-edge automation technology, including PLC programming, robotics integration, and vision systems. This internship is perfect for engineering students passionate about sustainable energy and advanced manufacturing. You'll gain practical experience with industrial automation while contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. The program runs full-time during Summer 2025, with potential extension opportunities. You'll be fully integrated into the team, working on real projects that impact Tesla's manufacturing capabilities. The role offers comprehensive benefits and the chance to work with world-class engineers in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

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Responsibilities For Internship, Manufacturing Automation Controls Engineering, Powertrain (Summer 2025)

  • Program PLCs using ladder logic and structured text (Siemens and Beckhoff)
  • Create operator touchscreen interfaces (WinCC, Ignition, TwinCAT HMI)
  • Design industrial electrical panels, field wiring and machine safety circuits
  • Program machinery for material pick-and-place, fastening, dispensing, conveyance
  • Interface machinery with MES and reports results to quality databases
  • Program vision cameras for inspection and 2D/3D machinery guidance
  • Program and interface to industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc, Kuka)

Requirements For Internship, Manufacturing Automation Controls Engineering, Powertrain (Summer 2025)

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science or related field
  • Programming proficiency in PLC or industrial controllers
  • Hands-on experience wiring, assembling, troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices
  • Familiar with common hand and diagnostic tools
  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
  • Willing to work extended hours as necessary

Benefits For Internship, Manufacturing Automation Controls Engineering, Powertrain (Summer 2025)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Commuter Benefits
  • 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
  • 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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