Internship, Automation Development & Tooling Engineer (Winter Spring 2027)
Tesla · Elgin, IL · $20–$50 per hour
- Closed Sep 30, 2026
- Paid
- Part-time
- Full-time
- Internship
About the role
What To Expect Consider beforesubmittingan application: This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (endingapproximately May 2027or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program.
Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT,…
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What To Expect Consider beforesubmittingan application: This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (endingapproximately May 2027or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program.
Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work40 hoursper week on-site.
Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team.
We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success. Multiple Locations Possible: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; Elgin, Illinois; Grand Rapids, Michigan About Automation Development & Tooling Engineering At Tesla Tesla isseekinghighly motivated post-secondary interns to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines for our advanced production facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the team building "the machine that makes the machine." Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will workona critical subsystem of incredibly exciting products.
What You'll Do
Your application will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below: Automation Mechanical Design Engineering: developing and designing new manufacturing equipment Automation Controls Engineering: developing, designing, and programming control systems for new equipment Die Engineering: executing project tasks relating to stamping die design and development What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field Knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes.
Experience
specifically with automotive manufacturing environment a plus Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks) Strong propensity to build, assemble, fix and program things Hands-on experience, previous internship, and/or project experience is preferred, particularly with machines and mechanisms Coursework in analog and digital circuits, control systems, logic, and programming Exposure to programming microcontrollers Use of common power and hand tools Programming experience in C++, Python, SQL or similar language Industrial electrical panel design PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff or similar) HMI/SCADA programming (WinCC, Ignition or similar) Servo motors and controllers (SINAMICS, Kinetix or similar) FEA and Simulation programming Hands on CNC machining experience
Experience
with industrial robots (Fanuc, Kuka, or similar)
Experience
with stamping simulation software such as Autoform or Pamstamp
Experience
using blue light scanner or PC-DMIS /Hexagon CMM Benefits As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with 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 to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected
Compensation
$20.00 - $50.00 + benefits
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. , Tesla
Tesla closed this role on Sep 30, 2026
Applications are no longer being accepted.
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