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R&D - Materials Engineering Internship (Summer 2020)

Internship Program at Tesla
The University Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow both personally and professionally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.
Instead of going on coffee runs and making copies, you’ll be seated at the table making critical decisions that will influence not only your team, but the overall achievement of Tesla’s mission.

Locations
Palo Alto, CA
Fremont, CA
Lathrop, CA

About the Team 
The Materials Engineering team is responsible for multiple facets of materials at Tesla. This includes qualifying, testing, developing, implementation and consultation involving metals, ceramics, glass, various polymers, adhesives, etc.

Departments
Materials Analysis
  • Software Tools 
Materials Test
Structural Adhesives and Paint
Fasteners
Polymers 
  • Thermoplastics
  • Injection Molding Simulation
  • Paints and Coatings
  • Fluids and Lubricants
  • Elastomers
  • Composites
Metals, Glass, and Ceramics
  • Welding
  • Plating and Connectors
  • Conductors and Joining
  • Tool and Die Materials and Coatings
Castings
  • Machining
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Controls
  • Tool Design
  • Equipment Design
  • Facility Design

Requirements
  • Pursing a degree in Materials Engineering/Science and/or have a focus in Materials Engineering/Science OR a relevant program (i.e. Mechanical Engineering).
  • Preferred Graduate/PhD level students.
  • Fundamental knowledge of materials science and physical metallurgy.
  • Preferred former internship experience at another vehicle and/or aerospace manufacturer.
  • Experience with 3D CAD tools is expected.
  • Enjoy hands on engineering, turning wrenches, and putting things together.