Technician Trainee Intern

About the Role: What To Expect

As a Technician Trainee Intern, you will play a crucial role in servicing customer vehicles and executing hands-on tasks at our service centers. This is a customer-facing position, requiring not only a strong team-player mentality but also excellent oral and written communication skills. As an Intern, you will gain invaluable experience and knowledge about electric vehicles and Tesla’s groundbreaking technologies, contributing directly to our mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. We encourage motivated individuals who align with our mission and are eager to acquire additional technical skills to apply.

Key Responsibilities: What You’ll Do

• Perform entry-level work in the inspection, repair, and service of Tesla electric vehicles.
• Operate a diverse range of hand, power, and shop tools efficiently and safely.
• Conduct equipment inspections, adjustments, and certifications.
• Perform Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) for new vehicles to ensure Tesla’s quality standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, track time spent on tasks, and manage shop supplies and parts.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of customer vehicles.
• Provide support for Parts & Front of House operations, either as needed or on a rotational basis.

Qualifications: What You’ll Bring

• Possess knowledge of methods and techniques utilized in the maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Current enrollment in an Automotive program is preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be capable of reporting to training locations or local service centers as required.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• A strong ability to work effectively in a team-based environment, coupled with a “safety first” attitude.
• Familiar understanding of the English language.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in navigating web browsers and using standard applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Benefits: Compensation and Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical plans with options for $0 payroll deduction.
• Family-building benefits covering fertility, adoption, and surrogacy.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, with options for $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 such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.

Expected Compensation

The compensation for this role is $25.00 – $25.00/hour, plus the aforementioned benefits. Please note that the pay offered may vary based on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also encompass other elements dependent on the specific offer. Detailed information regarding participation in these benefit plans will be provided upon receipt of an employment offer.

Employer: Tesla