Overview
On Site
USD 20.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Spring Framework
Employment Authorization
Recruiting
Mentorship
Dynamics
Switches
Energy
Spectrum
Access Control
Modeling
Palo Alto
Software Implementation
Firmware
MATLAB
Simulink
Algorithms
Regulatory Compliance
Power Electronics
Analytical Skill
Testing
Embedded Systems
Firmware Development
Real-time
GRID
PPO
Payroll
Health Care
FSA
Finance
Legal
Insurance
Job Details
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start August/September 2025 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through approx December 2025) or into Winter/Spring 2026 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most 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 work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.
The Power Electronics Controls and Modeling team is responsible for dynamics modeling, algorithm design, and
controller implementation for switching power converters. The team's responsibility spans a wide spectrum of power
conversion systems required for both automotive and energy products. Tesla is seeking a power electronics controls
engineer to join the team in developing high-performance controls for a wide spectrum of ac and dc products
including chargers, grid-tied inverters, and resonant dc-dc converters. The engineer is expected to perform controls
design through all stages starting with topology discussions, concept stage, modeling, implementation, and
validation.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Responsibilities
Requirements
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
This position is expected to start August/September 2025 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through approx December 2025) or into Winter/Spring 2026 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most 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 work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.
The Power Electronics Controls and Modeling team is responsible for dynamics modeling, algorithm design, and
controller implementation for switching power converters. The team's responsibility spans a wide spectrum of power
conversion systems required for both automotive and energy products. Tesla is seeking a power electronics controls
engineer to join the team in developing high-performance controls for a wide spectrum of ac and dc products
including chargers, grid-tied inverters, and resonant dc-dc converters. The engineer is expected to perform controls
design through all stages starting with topology discussions, concept stage, modeling, implementation, and
validation.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Responsibilities
- Develop controls strategy and define the supporting algorithm for Tesla power electronics converters
- Develop dynamic models of the system, and tune controller algorithms accordingly to optimize performance
- Translate algorithms into software implementation, and work with the firmware team to integrate that into the firmware framework
- Test, validate, and troubleshoot controller implementation on bench
- Develop and utilize computer simulations (Matlab/Simulink, HiL, SiL) to investigate new algorithms, modifications, or corner-case events
- Support safety/compliance testing
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Engineering or related field
- Appropriate combination of experience developing, implementing, and testing power electronics controls
- Strong analytical skills with solid device, circuit, and controls theory fundamentals
- Strong hands-on testing and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with embedded firmware development for real-time controls systems
- Familiarity with grid operation is a strong plus
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick time after 90 days of employment 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.
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