Internship, EMC Design Power Electronics, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026)

What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 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.

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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.

As an integral part of our Power Electronics team, you'll be working on next-gen power converters for an array of cutting-edge applications such as vehicle on-board chargers, PV inverters, Powerwall, Supercharger, Megapack, and more.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

What You'll Do

Collaborate with multifaceted cross-functional teams, including electrical and mechanical design engineers, magnetics design engineers, controls engineers, and EMC test engineers throughout the entire product development cycle, including concept and architecture definition, design, prototyping, testing, supplier collaboration, and manufacturing introduction

Leverage your strong technical background and problem-solving abilities to debug issues and implement fixes during EMC testing, ensuring our products are fully compliant with required standards

Carryout EMI filter design, provide direction for schematic and circuit board layout, product integration, packaging, assembly, cable interface design, shielding, and grounding to ensure EMC compliance at the product level

What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Fundamental knowledge of power electronics topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC & DC/AC) and switching waveforms

Familiarity with schematic capture, power converter and electro-magnetic circuit simulation tools

Hands-on experience with EMI filter designs for power converters and compliance testing

Strong understanding of conducted and radiated noise sources and their mitigation techniques in power electronic systems

Experience with design of common mode and differential mode chokes for noise filtering

Experience in supervision of PCB layout for minimal stray parameters, power/signal plane definition for EMC optimization

Thorough knowledge of EMC test standards such as FCC and EN

Experience with the test methods and use of measuring equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, amplifier, antennas, line filters etc

Awareness of UL and CE electrical safety requirements and EMC requirements relevant

to power converters

Compensation and Benefits

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/hour + 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 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.