Internship, Mechanical Engineer, Global Body Repair Business & Technical Operations (Winter/Spring 2026)

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer Intern at Tesla responsible for specifying and designing Structural Repair Procedures and service parts for Tesla electric vehicles worldwide.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field from 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 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 have examples of 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

Responsibilities

• Create and present collision repair procedures to various engineering teams for review and approval
• Review 3D models to determine repair feasibility
• Interact with teams of engineers and collision center to define the root cause of issue being addressed
• Review crash simulations
• Design service parts in CAD and create 2D drawings
• Perform hands-on investigations, lab tests, and validations
• Time management of multiple high priority projects, simultaneously
• Adapt to new and rapidly evolving computer software
• Comply with all of Tesla’s safety rules, guidelines, and standards

Benefits

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.