Mechanical Engineering Internship (m/w/d)- Gigafactory Berlin Brandenburg
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What to Expect What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
Tesla’s traction inverter team is looking for a skilled and motivated mechanical engineering student to push the power electronics propelling our vehicles to the next level. The team is presently developing next generation designs and will allow the intern to grow technically and personally while experiencing life at Tesla with projects that are critical to their team’s success. It's an exciting work environment with plenty of engineering resources and bright colleagues to collaborate with.
- Design and 3D modeling of mechanical components and assemblies including plastics, sheet metal, heat sinks, insulation systems, high voltage connectors, etc.
- Develop text fixtures and engineering test plans for components design validation
- Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
- Investigate design and production problems and implement creative solutions
- Collaborate with electrical and production engineering teams to successfully design, validate and manufacture traction inverter
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, currently working towards a MS, or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
- Experience using 3D mechanical design and analysis tools (CATIA V5 and/or V6, COMSOL, ANSYS Icepak, StarCCM)
- Proven interest in mechanical design engineering through extracurricular activities and projects
- Familiarity in a programming language such as Python or MATLAB
- Genuine curiosity and willingness to understand how our products are designed, built and how they operate; detail-oriented and execution focused
Additional Preferred Skills
- Understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals (heat transfer, fluids, statics, dynamics, structural design)
- Experience designing and building mechanical assemblies
- Material science knowledge of materials used in electronics packaging (metals, insulators, plastics, connectors, gaskets, thermal interface materials, etc.)
- Experience using GD&T to control part features
- Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals
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.