Mechanical Design Engineering Internship

Location
Palo Alto, CA
Skills
Catia, NX, Solidworks Pro/e

What to Expect

Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around May 2023 and continue through the entire Fall 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 applying.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Again, please do not apply until you know you can work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

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

The Role
You will design, test, and prototype mechanical components and systems for current and future Tesla vehicle and product programs. Your scope of work will be mechanical, however interdisciplinary in nature and will challenge you to come up with creative solutions to affect rigorous quality and cost-down targets. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional partners and external vendors and suppliers.

What You’ll Do

• 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 

• Run validation tests and perform data analysis 

• Provide factory engineering support to help identify and resolve issues 

• Hands-on prototyping, testing & troubleshooting 

• Trial designs and incorporate feedback given from the New Product Integration team

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and develop vehicle specific implementations 

What You’ll Bring

• Focus areas: Solid mechanics, experimental mechanics, thermals & fluids 

• Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering 

• Relevant FEA/FEM experience (ANSYS/ABAQUS/COMSOL etc) 

• Proficiency in CAD tools, such as Catia, NX, Solidworks Pro/e, etc. 

• Experience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&T 

• Ability to perform first-principles analysis to ensure a successful design (stress-strain, thermal, tolerance, cost and mass optimization, etc.)

• BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical engineering or related field 

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