Internship, Materials Engineering (Winter/Spring 2025)
Description For Internship, Materials Engineering (Winter/Spring 2025)
Tesla is seeking Materials Engineering interns for Winter/Spring 2025 to join various teams including Additive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering (Coatings), Materials Engineering (Polymers), Materials Test, Fastener Engineering, and Mechanical Design (Castings). This internship offers hands-on experience in cutting-edge materials engineering applications within the automotive industry. Interns will work full-time on-site, contributing to critical projects alongside experienced engineers. The role spans multiple areas including additive manufacturing, coatings development, polymer chemistry, materials testing, and mechanical design. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience at a leading sustainable energy company while working on innovative solutions in materials engineering. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, 401(k), and various insurance options. Successful candidates will have a strong foundation in materials science, proficiency with relevant software tools, and a passion for sustainable technology.
Responsibilities For Internship, Materials Engineering (Winter/Spring 2025)
- Support hands-on operation of Additive Manufacturing machines and post-processing
- Collaborate with tool design engineers to develop and optimize parts
- Characterize fabricated parts to understand defects and mechanical properties
- Design and develop technically complex processes for finishing/coating products
- Work on process development from concept to production
- Conduct materials level testing across various materials
- Support fastener engineering and joining methods optimization
- Design, manufacture, and enhance high-pressure die casting dies
Requirements For Internship, Materials Engineering (Winter/Spring 2025)
- Currently pursuing a degree in Materials Science or a related field
- Proficient in 3D CAD tools and/or Simulation tools
- Strong fundamental understanding of mechanical, thermal, electrical, and physical properties of materials
- Must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site
- Minimum commitment of 12 weeks
Benefits For Internship, Materials Engineering (Winter/Spring 2025)
- Medical Insurance (Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction)
- Dental Insurance with orthodontic coverage
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick time
- Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
