The team was extremely supportive and helped guide the internship experience so that I gain the most amount of knowledge within my short time at Tesla. There were regular check-ins on my progress, goals have been assigned to me clearly from the start, and they always provided help whenever it was required.
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Design Engineering Intern
January - June 2022 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
I really enjoyed the work environment, though fast, it was very exciting to be a part of such a large-scale project. I liked being able to learn CATIA and design parts using that program. In addition, I got to own my own parts and work directly with cross-functional teams.
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Powertrain Manufacturing Controls Engineer
May - August 2022 • Austin, TX
What I liked
I enjoyed the robust experience gained and opportunity to solve unique challenges
What I wish was different
Not applicable
Advice
You get out what you put in. Put in good work.
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Production associate
May 2018 • Virginia City, NV
What I liked
I like the hours, working nights I was able to continue going to school. I also like all the opportunities they have to grow my career.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
It’s tough, but you should keep on pushing. There’s so much more to learn so keep an open mind, listen to what everyone has to say.
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Mechanical Design Engineering Intern
May - August 2022 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
Great culture
What I wish was different
Best internship program
Advice
Move fast
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Product Development Design Engineering Intern
January - August 2021 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
The fast paced environment enabled me to learn a lot in a very short period of time. Interns are also rapidly trusted with high impact projects, so it's possible to really make a difference in the company.
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Software Engineer Intern
May - August 2023 • Fremont, CA
What I liked
Great People to work with, very knowledgable, and willing to help. Cool products
What I wish was different
Long hours, bad WLB, very fast deadlines, work weekends
Advice
Take a journal of everything you did
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Hardware Engineering Intern
January 2022 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
The pace is fast and the work is interesting. They throw a lot at you and the work you do is observably impactful to the company. The engineers on my team are very friendly, cheerful, and motivated
What I wish was different
That there was a little bit more guidance on certain learning aspects of the internship.
Advice
Be ready to find a way to contribute something new and meaningful to your team, you will be especially valued if you can think of or at least work on a new way to benefit the team.
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Production Associate
June - November 2021 • Fremont, CA
What I liked
The company culture.
What I wish was different
Flexibility in arranging breaks, lunch, and vacations.
Advice
An innovative hands-on learning experience.
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production associate
June - August 2021 • Sparks, NV
What I liked
I liked the fast-paced nature of the job and my coworkers.
What I wish was different
I wish my managers had been better in training me for all the things I would be asked to accomplish.
Advice
I would say this is a good short-term position for people who want to get their foot in the door at Tesla.
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Firmware Engineer
February - May 2023 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
I loved working on fast paced products that make a big difference in everyone's lives! It was veyr rewarding.
What I wish was different
I wish the cost of living in SF was much lower.
Advice
Anyone can make it anywhere, you just have to apply!
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recruiting intern
June - September 2023 • Fremont, CA
What I liked
I had the opportunity to travel for recruiting events and met new people.
What I wish was different
I did a lot of the same work and wish there had been more variety.
Advice
Keep a peppy attitude at all times.
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Post Silicon Validation Engineer
August 2023 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
I love the team. The team is always evolving, supportive, and friendly. I felt at east joining the team. My manager reached out to me weeks in advance and told me what I should expect in the team. The working environment is very team dependent, but everyone is very supportive and proud of what they've accomplished.
What I wish was different
I wish I know more about car manufacturing more before joining the team. My focus is on computer hardware design and SoC development and I didn't know much about the main business of the company. I learned a lot more about car manufacturing for beginning (Gigapress) to end (reliability testing).
Advice
Expect to work really hard, but it is all worth it. The company is young and evolving, so there is so much cool, creative, and challenging projects to do. There is always work, and you need to prioritize what to finish first. It's a nice jumping board to a stable future career.
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Process Engineering Intern
August 2023 • Sparks, NV
What I liked
Supportive team, many diverse projects, heavily automated environment, free industry training
What I wish was different
Few shuttle times, Provided housing has poor management
Advice
Engineering leadership and management encourage interns to take the route that gives them the best personal growth, and that should not be ignored
