Materials Engineering (Summer 2026)

Company

Tesla is a global leader in electric vehicles, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing, known for driving innovation across automotive engineering, energy storage, and sustainable technology. With a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, Tesla develops products that combine cutting-edge engineering with large-scale production, including electric cars, solar solutions, and grid-scale batteries. The company is recognized for its fast-paced, impact-driven culture where teams collaborate to push the boundaries of design, materials, and manufacturing.

Profile

This internship role offers students the opportunity to contribute directly to Tesla’s engineering, manufacturing, and materials development efforts across multiple U.S. locations. Interns work full-time on-site for at least 12 weeks beginning May 2026, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with managers, mentors, and cross-functional teams. Depending on the team placement—such as Additive Engineering, Coatings Manufacturing, Polymers, Metals and Ceramics, Materials Test, Fastener Engineering, or Mechanical Design for Castings—interns may engage in activities including operating additive manufacturing equipment, developing coating processes, characterizing materials, performing mechanical and metallurgical testing, conducting failure analysis, optimizing joining methods, or designing complex casting tools. Ideal candidates are actively enrolled students with a strong foundation in materials science or related fields, proficiency in CAD or simulation tools, and a solid understanding of mechanical, thermal, electrical, and physical material properties.