I&E Intern, Lithium Refinery

Tesla's Lithium and Recycling team is looking for a highly motivated I&E Technician Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and installation of instrumentation and electrical systems in an industrial environment for a novel chemical plant near Corpus Christi, TX. I&E activities include supporting equipment in development, installation, commissioning, maintenance, retrofitting and production. This role will work closely with engineering to handle fast paced challenges in an innovative design space.

• Assist in Commission, calibrate, and maintain all process instrumentation

• Learn Electrical and instrumentation installation for low voltage applications and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation designs for packaged equipment

• Utilize DCS/PLC software to troubleshoot control systems

• Redline schematics/loop sheets to reflect field changes

• Basic mechanical assembly and maintenance tasks including bolting brackets, removing/installing inline instruments, and basic valve maintenance

• Serve as system owner, independently managing assigned I&E systems by identifying needs, planning work, and implementing solutions with minimal supervision

• Currently enrolled in a Del Mar College technical/vocational program pursuing a Degree in Instrumentation Technology, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a closely related field (or recent graduate)

• Basic understanding of electrical principles, circuits, and instrumentation concepts (coursework in DC/AC circuits, electronics, or process controls preferred) and strong safety awareness and willingness to follow strict safety protocols in an industrial setting

• Ability to read and interpret basic electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals (with guidance)

• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand tools, multimeters, and basic test equipment

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a hands-on environment

• Willingness to work in an industrial plant environment (may include outdoor work, heights, confined spaces, and exposure to noise/chemicals with proper PPE)

• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, up stairs

• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs., including the ability to carry 50 lbs. up and down stairs

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: Safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respiratory protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

• Ability to work at heights with appropriate fall protection equipment

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Medical plans > 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)