Product Engineering Intern – Powerwall

Job Description

About the Company

Tesla is a leading company focused on accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. This particular role is within the Residential Energy Product Engineering team, which is responsible for developing and delivering end-to-end products and features for Tesla’s residential energy business, including products like Powerwall, Solar Inverter, and Wall Connector. Tesla’s Internship Recruiting Team aims to recognize and develop emerging talent through a year-round program, placing students in positions where they can grow technically, professionally, and personally by working closely with managers, mentors, and teams on critical projects. The company is dedicated to providing an experience that allows interns to fully experience life at Tesla.

Job Description

This is a detailed description for the Product Engineering Intern – Powerwall position at Tesla.

• Job Title: Product Engineering Intern – Powerwall
• Location: Palo Alto, CA
• Start Date & Duration: This position is expected to start in August/September 2025 and continue through the entire Fall term (approximately through December 2025). There is also potential for it to extend into Winter/Spring 2026 if available. A minimum commitment of 12 weeks is required.
• Work Arrangement: The role requires full-time and on-site work (40 hours per week).
• Note for International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, it is crucial to consult your school regarding your ability to work 40 hours per week on-site before applying, as many students may be limited to part-time during the academic year.

Internship Program Overview:
Tesla’s year-round internship program focuses on placing top students in roles that foster technical, professional, and personal growth. Interns will collaborate closely with their managers, mentors, and teams, contributing to projects that are critical to their team’s success and experiencing life at Tesla.

Role Summary:
The Product Engineering Intern – Powerwall will be a key member of the Residential Energy Product Engineering team. This team is responsible for delivering comprehensive products and features that support Tesla’s residential energy business. The intern will specifically focus on defining and launching software features and functionalities necessary to scale products such as Powerwall, Solar Inverter, and Wall Connector. Additionally, the intern will contribute to the scoping and development of the next generation of energy products for Tesla’s residential energy sector.

This is a multi-faceted role that requires flexibility to apply skills across various projects to meet evolving product needs. Candidates should possess a strong technical foundation combined with the ability to understand customer and market desires. The role involves defining and executing features that maximize the value of the home energy ecosystem and communicating this value to customers in an engaging way. The team values a strong work ethic, a team-oriented personality, creativity, passion, and a desire to lead the adoption of renewable energy storage at scale.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities):

• Collect market information from customers and global sales teams to understand customer needs.
• Perform technical analysis to understand product requirements.
• Prepare internal and external documents for product features.
• Organize and lead internal demonstrations of product features.
• Derive actionable insights from Tesla datasets to create compelling product marketing materials.
• Work with Program and Product Managers to track progress and highlight risks to program and roadmap.

What You’ll Bring (Required Skills & Qualifications):

• Education: Currently pursuing a Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Business, or a related field.
• Core Competencies:
• A blend of technical skills, business acumen, and customer empathy to effectively bridge the gap between user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Creative thinker with a customer-focused mindset.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel to perform modeling and analytical studies.
• Domain-Specific Interest/Experience:
• Deep passion for energy and accelerating the energy transition.
• Experience with market research and user surveys.
• Knowledge of UX principles and experience collaborating with designers on wireframes and mockups.
• Knowledge of Solar and/or Battery Systems.
• Familiarity or interest in Internet of Things (IoT) and smart home technologies.
• Experience in software development, electrical engineering, and/or residential electrical systems.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Expected Compensation: The hourly pay ranges from $20.00 – $50.00 per hour, plus benefits. Actual pay may vary based on individualized factors such as market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may include other elements.
• Benefits (for full-time Tesla Interns): Interns are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Two medical plan options (Aetna PPO and HSA plans) with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with a $0 payroll contribution option.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick time after 90 days of employment and Paid Holidays.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.