Tesla · 2 months ago
Internship, Collision Technician Trainee (Winter 2026)
Nashville, TN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 WinterTesla is a company focused on accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. In the Collision Tech Trainee Intern role, you will learn about electric vehicles while performing entry-level collision repair operations and supporting senior technicians in the repair of Tesla vehicles.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform guided entry-level work of Tesla electric vehicles
Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools
Perform various collision repair operations that may include detail, paint prep, disassembly, reassembly, estimating, and mechanical operations
Support senior level technicians to repair Tesla electric vehicles
As required maintain inventory, records of time, shop supplies and parts
Support Front and Back of House operations as needed or on a rotational basis
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of collision repair methods and techniques to repair vehicles
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
Be able to work in a team-based environment and have a 'safety first' attitude
Familiar understanding of the English language and have basic computer skills, including navigating web browsers and using standard applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Preferred
Current enrollment in a Collision or Automotive program
Valid driver's license and capable of reporting to local collision repair center
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1304)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
Recent News
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