Internship, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing (Summer 2025)
Description For Internship, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing (Summer 2025)
Tesla, the world's leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, is seeking a Quality Engineer Manufacturing Intern for Summer 2025. This exciting opportunity allows students to join Tesla's Quality Engineering Team, where they'll play a crucial role in ensuring the production of high-quality products through continuous improvement of processes and systems.
The internship, lasting a minimum of 12 weeks, offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Interns will work directly with Tesla's quality teams across various locations, including Fremont, Austin, and Buffalo, contributing to critical projects that impact the company's success. The role combines technical expertise in manufacturing processes with data analysis and quality control systems.
As an intern, you'll be immersed in Tesla's innovative culture, working on real-world challenges in electric vehicle and energy product manufacturing. You'll gain experience with industry-standard quality methodologies like Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA). The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $20-$50 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
This role is perfect for students pursuing degrees in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering who are passionate about sustainable technology and manufacturing excellence. You'll develop professional skills through cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, and problem-solving while contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. The experience gained will be invaluable for future career opportunities in quality engineering and manufacturing.
Responsibilities For Internship, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing (Summer 2025)
- Monitor manufacturing processes and create/monitor quality data systems
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement best practices
- Perform design engineering analysis and review engineering documentation
- Capture and document root cause analysis
- Contain defective products through problem definition and resolution tracking
- Review, develop, and implement revised/new processes using Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing
- Work cross-functionally with teams to achieve quality standards
- Ensure standards and specification through Control Plans and Inspection Standards
- Coordinate Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA's) and product design specifications
Requirements For Internship, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing (Summer 2025)
- Currently pursuing a degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Prior internship experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
- Strong verbal/written communication and computer skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to multi-task effectively within a team environment
- Must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site
- Minimum commitment of 12 weeks, full-time
Benefits For Internship, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing (Summer 2025)
- Medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction (Aetna PPO and HSA plans)
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution option
- 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 and parenting support
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
