Internship, Mechanical Engineer, Cell Engineering (Fall 2026)

Tesla is looking to hire a Mechanical Design Intern to design and deploy specialized development equipment for cutting-edge vehicle battery products. This position will help drive technological advancement while working closely with cross‑functional teams. Battery development is at the heart of Tesla, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles - battery cost and performance.

This internship is expected to start around August 2026 and continue through the Fall term (through December 2026) or into Spring 2027 if available. A minimum of 12 weeks, full‑time and on‑site, is required. Candidates must be able to work 40 hours per week on‑site.

What You'll Do

Depending on placement, responsibilities may include:

• Design and develop 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and mechanical BOMs
• Support and troubleshoot mechanical designs on cross‑functional teams
• Develop an...