Mechanical and Thermal Design Intern
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About Tesla
Tesla is a company driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Their year-round internship program places top students in positions where they can grow technically, professionally, and personally through hands-on experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. They are dedicated to providing an experience that allows interns to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects critical to their team’s success.
Job Description: Mechanical and Thermal Design Intern
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Start Date: January 2025
Duration: Minimum 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week)
Responsibilities:
• Develop designs in CAD for mechanical and thermal designs.
• Perform tolerance analysis, finite element analysis and simulations.
• Run thermal and mechanical validation tests and perform data analysis.
• Provide support to manufacturing lines and test engineers to quickly identify issues, resolve problems, and come up with production solutions.
• Create clear documentation and presentations to communicate concepts, designs, and findings.
Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or thermals-related field.
• Strong understanding of fundamentals of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Passionate about electro-mechanical product design, creative problem solving, and finding simple solutions to complex mechanical and thermal challenges.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical or thermal testing and data analysis.
• Strong teamwork, communication and presentation skills.
International Students:
• If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying.
• You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
