TESLA-Software - Factory Firmware Integration Engineering Internship (Fall 2021)
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by given them projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology |
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Location | Fremont, California |
Req. ID | 80356 |
Job Type | Full-time |
Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around August or September 2021 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through December/January) or into early Spring 2022 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time depending on their academic standing.
Internship Programs at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by given 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
- Fremont, CA
- Set up system level manufacturing processes, related to firmware, from initial concept to final product
- Develop software and hardware tools for vehicle diagnostics, testing, and validation
- Integrate vehicle firmware tests in manufacturing and support new program launches, both hardware and software
- Validate firmware in manufacturing through the integration and release of new firmware versions
- Develop software and hardware solutions to bridge manufacturing process gaps, maintaining firmware quality, and streamlining production
- Develop and improve tools as well as resolve firmware related issues to support production in meeting their targets
- Influence the end-to-end process of firmware integration into vehicle subsystems within manufacturing
- Troubleshoot high priority production situations through root cause analysis and implementation of short- and long-term solutions
IMPORTANT MUST READ:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field with evidence of exceptional ability
- Strong scripting skills in at least one common language (Python, Ruby, etc.)
- Strong experience collaborating with colleagues and communicating complex technical concepts to others of varied technical background
- Must be detail-oriented with an ability to think creatively and produce “outside of the box” solutions
- Exceptional ability to keep multiple projects moving forward
- Strong scripting skills in Python
- Experience working in high volume automotive manufacturing
- Experience working with new product introduction and process improvements
- Understanding of lean manufacturing metrics
- Experience with circuit design and basic hardware prototyping
- Experience testing and validating embedded software in electro-mechanical systems
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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