Cell Data Internship

Location
Palo Alto, CA
Skills
Python

What to Expect

Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around May 2023 and continue through the entire Summer term (i.e. through September) or into Fall 2023 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application. 

Internship Program at Tesla

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year around program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by given them projects that are critical to their team’s success.  

The Role 

The Cell Engineering team at Tesla is looking for a highly motivated intern to contribute to fundamental improvements our knowledge of how cells work. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a world-class team on developing Tesla’s battery technology. This role is focused on analysis and interpretation of battery test data. Your work may include designing battery tests, developing software to improve workflows, analyzing large datasets generated from our test labs, creating data visualizations, and analyzing performance of the vehicle fleet. The ideal candidate will combine strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals with software programming. Teamwork, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail are all highly valued skills. Individuals at every level carry a tremendous amount of responsibility and should look forward to learning an incredible amount on the job.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time depending on their academic standing.

What You’ll Do

  • Analyzing cell degradation behavior to set appropriate firmware parameters
  • Designing tests and analyzing data to explore fundamental battery degradation modes
  • Exploring large datasets to evaluate, benchmark, and understand cell lifetime and degradation
  • Creating tools for rapid analysis of datasets and characterization techniques
  • Analyzing fleet data to understand battery usage and lifetime

What You’ll Bring

  • Currently working towards a BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
  • Significant, demonstrated technical contributions towards past projects
  • Programming experience with Python (preferred), MATLAB, and/or JavaScript
  • Ability to work independently on multiple projects with complex requirements
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

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