Tesla · 15 hours ago
Internship, Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $55/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking an intern for the Mechanical Design Engineer position. The role involves developing designs in CAD, performing tolerance analysis, and creating 2D drawings for production.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and master model assemblies
Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production
Create 2D drawings appropriate for high-volume production and inspection methods
Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring up
Design automated fixtures and calibration equipment for advanced robotics products
Own the mechanical design of test equipment from concept to deployment
Create, and interpret, electrical and pneumatic schematics
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or a related field
Proficiency in designing parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software (CATIA preferred)
Experience drafting engineering drawings and conducting tolerance stack-up analysis (GD&T bonus)
Strong intuition for structural optimization supported by FEA/hand calculations
Good electrical foundation with knowledge about gearbox, motor, inverter, wire harness design
Ability to prototype using fabrication, machining, and basic electronics/coding abilities
Exposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery and hobbyist electronics (pogo-pins, industrial sensors, PLCs, pneumatics, Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, etc.)
Preferred
Programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python are preferred
Exposure to SolidWorks, Altium, Golang and Python
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 (90 day waiting period)
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
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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
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