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Internship, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing (Winter/Spring 2027)

Tesla

Location

Fremont, CA

Type

Internship

Posted

8/19/2026

Compensation

$20 - $50 an hour

Undergraduate Internship
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Industrial Engineering intern will work within a team focused on optimizing manufacturing and material flow processes. This role involves supporting work measurement studies and collaborating with engineering stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency. The internship is designed for students actively enrolled in an academic program, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to a world-class manufacturing facility. Interns will engage in a fast-paced environment, working on layout optimization and capacity improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering or a related field.
  • Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and concepts.
  • High comfort level in a high expectations environment.
  • Software skills in MySQL, basic Excel, and flowcharting software.
  • Previous experience in production control, material flow, manufacturing, process engineering, internal consulting, systems engineering, and/or warehousing.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize work measurement to optimize factory and material flow processes.
  • Develop layout and production line alternatives.
  • Provide decision support through trade-off, scenario, and sensitivity analysis.
  • Conduct work measurement studies for production equipment, conveyance, and human work to optimize operational efficiency.
  • Conduct capacity studies and static sensitivity analyses to identify factors impacting line throughput and make recommendations for improvement.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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