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Hardware - Power Engineering Internship (Summer 2020)

Power Engineering Internship/Co-Op 
 
The Role 
You will design, test, and prototype mechanical and/or electrical components and systems both for current and future Tesla product programs. Your scope of work will be mechanical, electrical, or a combination therein depending on project and team requirements, challenging you to come up with creative solutions to affect rigorous quality and cost-down targets. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional partners, external vendors, and suppliers. 

Your application to the Power Engineering Internship will be considered for all opportunities across Battery Engineering, Power Electronics, Mechanical Drive Systems- including Motors and Gearboxes, Charging, Research and Development, Energy Engineering, Body Controls, and Integration. 
 
Responsibilities/Team Overviews 

Mechanical Subset: 
  • Mechanical wrenching, basic fabrication, machining, wiring, general electronics, debugging, and parts chasing. 
  • Automotive component/system testing including environmental and safety testing. 
  • Design, fabricate and program test equipment for the validation of mechanical and electromechanical parts. 
  • Model components and assemblies in CAD (Solidworks, CATIA V5). 
  • Solve electronics packaging issues: isolation, EMC, heat sinking and cooling, tolerances, materials, fastening, and machine design elements. 
  • Further develop understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer, high voltage and low voltage DC circuits. 
  • Utilize understanding of thermal and mechanical modeling to test various components. 

Electrical Subset: 
  • Read, understand and draw schematics utilizing familiarity with at least one electronic CAD tool for schematic capture (Eagle, Altium). 
  • Use basic lab equipment including oscilloscope, function generator, counters and network analyzers, and tools to construct and modify circuits during design debug. 
  • Utilize knowledge of circuit components to perform basic circuit analysis. 
  • Design electrical control unit architecture and circuits and develop test cases and test equipment to test electronic assemblies. 
  • Work with DSPs, microcontrollers, and programmable logic devices. 
 
Requirements:
Specific project assignments and required technical aptitude will vary based on the needs of the individual hiring team. 
  • Currently working towards a BS, MS, or advanced degree in a relevant engineering program. 
  • Working knowledge of Matlab, Labview, and Python; GD&T required, proficiency preferred. 
  •  Experience with communication protocols (CAN, Bluetooth, LIN, Ethernet, etc) and RF fundamentals (LTE, UMTS, etc). 
  •  Experience with power electronics, power supplies, high and low voltage systems. 
  • Knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes and a variety of engineering materials. 
  • Hands-on experience, previous internship and/or project experience is preferred. 
  •  Experience with automotive environmental, reliability, and safety requirements is a plus. 
  •  Knowledge of lithium-ion battery technology and electrochemistry a plus. 
  •  Professional and positive communication skills. 
  • You must be self-managed and committed to working in a fast-paced environment. 

This role is available across various Tesla locations, including headquarters in Palo Alto, CA, Fremont, CA, and Gigafactory 1 in Sparks, NV – must be able to relocate for the duration of your internship