Internship, Mechanical Design Engineer, Camera & Robotics (Fall 2026)

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start around August or September 2026 and continue through the Fall term (endingapproximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. 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 provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.

Tesla is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern inthe CamerasSystems team.This teamis responsible forthe entire lifecycle of camera hardware development for the Tesla Botwhich includes lens development, camera module development, platform integration, prototyping and validation, and ramp to production. As a member of the team, you will drive mechanical design and integration of camera modules, fast prototyping and deployment for data collection hardware and fixture design for bespoke testing needs unique to imaging systems.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and develop specific implementations
• 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 drawingsappropriate forhigh-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 helpidentifyand resolve issues
• Run image and stray light simulations using ANSYS SPEOS

• Currently pursuing a degreein Mechanical Engineeringora related field

• Knowledge of design for plastic injection molded, sheet metal stamping and cast parts

• Exposure to a variety of 3D printing methods

• Exposure in sensor integration forrobotics

• Proficient in CAD, CATIA preferred

• Basic understanding of cameras and geometric optics

• Experience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&T

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

• Passionate about electro-mechanical product design, inventing solutions, and finding better and simpler ways to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy

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

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.