About this role
- Location: Berlin
- Start Date: December 2026
- Time Type: Full Time
- Duration: 6 months
Tesla is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineering Intern to join the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team. In this role, you'll undertake the mechanical design of low-voltage electronics modules - including infotainment devices, antennas, wireless phone chargers, and electronic control units—across Tesla's vehicle lineup.
This is a 6-month, full-time, and on-site internship.
- Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and master model assemblies
- Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production
- Create 2D drawings appropriate for high-volume production and inspection methods
- Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring up
- Run validation tests and perform data analysis
- Provide factory engineering support to help identify and resolve issues
- Hands-on prototyping, testing & troubleshooting
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated from a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Comfortable using CAD software (3DX CATIA preferred)
- Knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred)
- Understanding of the design process from concept through mass production
- Basic understanding of electrical and thermal design fundamentals, including PCBAs and electronics packaging
- Strong first-principles problem-solving skills (stress-strain analysis, thermal management, tolerance optimization, cost and mass reduction)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Comfort working across regions and time zones