Internship, Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Internship, Mechanical Engineer, Global Body Repair Business & Technical Operations (Winter/Spring 2027)

What To Expect

• This position is expected to start January or February 2027 and continue through Winter/Spring term (ending approximately May 2027) or continuing into Summer 2027 if available.
• A minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site is required.
• This internship is for students actively enrolled in an academic program.
• Candidates must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site.

Location

• Austin, TX or Fremont, CA

What You'll Do

• Specify and design Structural Repair Procedures and service parts for Tesla electric vehicles.
• Work with internal customers to identify and develop practical solutions for fast, seamless, and revolutionary service.
• Design service parts and develop repair guidelines/solutions.
• Create service repair procedures and technical documentation.
• Support field escalations and provide engineering solutions to the collision repair network.

Examples of Key Projects

• Design and development of cast section parts.
• New model launch support for service parts and repairability.
• Creation of collision service repair manual procedures.
• Repair guidelines for cast, extruded, and stamped components.
• Material testing and weld testing (process development & validation).

Projected Scope of Work for Mechanical Engineering Intern

• Support new service part design, 3D modeling, and detailed drawings (CAD).
• Assist in collision repair procedure creation and technical writing.
• Support material testing and weld testing (specimen prep, data collection, analysis, and reporting).
• Contribute to design for repairability, structural analysis, and manufacturing feasibility of service parts.

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field from an ABET accredited program.
• Experience in mechanical design and drafting preferred.
• Experience with 3D CAD and 2D Drawing in SolidWorks or Catia.
• Strong experience Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Hands-on experience building mechanical systems preferred.
• Automotive, Aerospace, or heavy equipment industry experience preferred.
• Machine shop and fabrication experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Proven ability to research information, solve challenging problems, and coordinate projects under tight timing constraints.
• Excellent fundamental engineering knowledge and applied engineering success through work, projects, or academic endeavors.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment; pro-active team player who thinks ahead, plans, and suggests solutions.