Internship, Electromagnetic Design & Modeling Engineering, Motor Design (Winter/Spring 2026)

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a motivated engineering intern for research and development of electric motors. The intern will work on improving modeling accuracy of electric motor losses and flux, design & optimize electric powertrain, and develop test plans in the dyno lab.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Systems Modeling, or a related field
• Strong mathematical and physical understanding on electrical machinery
• Proficient in CAD, CATIA preferred
• Experience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&T
• Experience with FEA, ANSYS preferred
• Experience in MATLAB, Python, or equivalent tools for modeling and analysis
• Knowledge on motor thermal modeling & motor control theory
• Experience on electric motor loss characterization
• Exposure in NVH analysis in electric motors and drive unit, rotor structural analysis, magnetic materials, and finite element model development

Responsibilities

• Develop in-house electric motor design tools
• Traction motor design and evaluation
• Motor dyno loss and fault characterization
• Evaluate new magnetic materials and technologies for motor design
• Support new motor development and validation
• Support production expansion and evaluate new materials and technologies
• Develop motor control simulation model and firmware
• Create simulation model for thermal model development and system engineering

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.