JobsInternship, Controls Engineer, Manufacturing (Fall 2026)
Job description
Tesla is seeking a Controls Engineering Intern to assist in the design and development of automation equipment and assembly lines. The intern will work under the guidance of Controls Engineers to develop control systems for production equipment, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
- Coursework in analog and digital circuits, control systems, logic, and programming
- Exposure to programming microcontrollers
- Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks)
- Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills and well organized with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong propensity to build, assemble, fix and program things is preferred
- Use of common power and hand tools is preferred
- Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and programming experience in C++, Python, SQL or similar language is preferred
- Experience with industrial electrical panel design, PLC programming, HMI/SCADA programming, industrial robots and Servo motors and controllers is preferred
Responsibilities
- Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical schematics
- Develop and debug ladder logic PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
- Interface with conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), LabView
- Implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding
- Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
- Commission vision cameras for part inspection and 2D/3D guidance of machinery
- Manage and implement small machine projects from start to finish
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.
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