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Service Operations – Mechanical Design Engineering Internship (Summer 2023)
| Job Category | Vehicle Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Fremont, California |
| Req. ID | 167917 |
| Job Type | Intern/Apprentice |
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What to Expect
The Role
As a Mechanical Engineer Intern on Tesla’s Service Tooling Engineering team you will be responsible for specifying, designing, and validating all tools and equipment used to service Tesla electric vehicles
world-wide. You will work with internal customers to identify and develop
practical solutions to enable fast, seamless, and revolutionary service. The
ideal candidate is someone who gets excited solving a variety of problems,
competent building things, highly analytical, and sees the big picture needed
to evolve a concept into a product. The ideal candidate is a hybrid of a
mechanical, electrical, and software engineer and possesses a strong
understanding of manufacturing concepts. Joining this team is a rare
opportunity to become part of a world-class organization, supporting the latest
EV technology. We are setting the standard that will continue to transform and
revolutionize the automotive industry.
What You’ll Do
*Interact with teams of engineers and technicians working in other disciplines and on other subsystems to define the root cause of issue being addressed.
* Convert tooling requirements and specifications from engineers and technicians into actionable procurement items while keeping in mind safety, cost minimization and timing urgency.
* Design automotive technician tooling for large scale distribution.
* Develop a concept and build a prototype solution.
* Perform tooling validation with engineers and technicians.
* Create tooling drawings and specifications in line with common industry practices.
* Support process development.
* Work closely with designated Tesla tooling distributors to define off-the-shelf tooling selection, implementation, and maintain tracking.
* We are seeking a strong learner who can quickly ramp up and get a firm grasp of compliance regulations.
What You’ll Bring
* Evidence of exceptional ability required
* B.S in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics,
or related engineering field from ABET accredited program
* Experience in mechanical design and drafting
preferred
* Strong 3D CAD experience, CATIA a plus
* GD&T experience preferred
* FEA experience preferred
* Tooling and/or equipment design experience
preferred
* Hands on experience building mechanical
and/or electrical systems
* Automotive, Aerospace, or heavy equipment
industry experience a plus
* Familiarity with Regulatory compliance is a
plus- (OSHA, CE, CCC, ASME related standards)
* Machine shop and fabrication experience
preferred
* Strong communication, organization, and
documentation skills
* Proven ability to research information,
solve challenging problems, and coordinate projects under tight timing
constraints
* Excellent fundamental engineering knowledge
and have examples of applied engineering success through
work, projects, or academic endeavors
* Familiarity with working with various
outside suppliers and managing deliverables
* Ability to work autonomously to manage
projects and maintain communication with interested parties
* Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team
environment: pro-active team player who thinks ahead, plans, and
suggests solutions
* Mechanical aptitude, fabrication skills,
machining, hand tools, and general electronics.
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.
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