Technician Trainee Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Technician Trainee Intern

What To Expect

As a Technician Trainee Intern at Tesla, you will be deeply involved in servicing customer vehicles and completing hands-on tasks at the service center. This is a customer-facing role, so excellent oral and written communication skills are highly desired, alongside being a strong team player. As an Intern, you will gain invaluable knowledge about electric vehicles and Tesla’s innovative technologies, contributing to the world’s transition to sustainable energy. If you are aligned with our mission, motivated, and eager to learn additional technical skills, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Perform entry-level work in the inspection, repair, and service of Tesla electric vehicles.
• Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools.
• Perform equipment inspections, adjustments, and certifications.
• Conduct Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) of new cars.
• Maintain inventory, records of time, shop supplies, and parts.
• Help maintain vehicle cleanliness of customer cars.
• Support Parts & Front of House operations as needed or on a rotational basis.

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Current enrollment in an Automotive program preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required and must be capable of reporting to training location or local service center as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and possess a “safety first” attitude.
• Familiar understanding of the English language.
• Basic computer skills, including navigating web browsers and using standard applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Compensation and Benefits

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

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

Expected Compensation

$23.75 – $23.75/hour + benefits

Please note: Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Company: Tesla