Tesla - Compliance Engineer, Energy Engineering Internship (Fall 2025)
Posted on behalf of Tesla
What to Expect
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This position is expected to start August/September 2025 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through approx December 2025) or into Winter/Spring 2026 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships.
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Location: Sparks, NV
What You’ll Do
- Support lab testing of lithium-ion cells and battery modules for compliance and safety validation
- Assist in designing electrical schematics and test setups using AutoCAD, Altium, or similar tools
- Help specify and select electrical components for test fixtures (e.g., panels, DAQs, sensors, relays)
- Set up and wire electrical systems, and data acquisition systems for automated testsCollaborate with engineering and compliance teams on test procedures and lab infrastructure improvements
- Participate in troubleshooting electrical setups and support root cause analysis for test anomalies
- Maintain lab safety standards and document test configurations, wiring diagrams, and protocols
What You’ll Bring
Pursuing a Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Coursework on Power electronics, Control system, renewable energy
Basic understanding of electrical schematics, power distribution, and wiring practices
Proficiency in Enovia, Altium, or other design tools is a plus
Strong interest in lab-based hands-on testing and electrical system troubleshooting
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
- 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 time after 90 days of employment 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
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