What to Expect
As an Intern - Controls & Automation Support, you'll gain hands-on experience in one of Tesla's high-volume manufacturing environments, supporting the reliability and performance of critical production equipment. You'll work alongside experienced Maintenance Technicians and Process Control Engineers to learn how industrial automation systems & instrumentation keep production running smoothly.This is a 24/7 facility, so you'll be exposed to real-world operations, including shift work and on-call support - giving you a true understanding of how engineering and maintenance teams respond to challenges in real time.
What You'll Do
- Assist in daily monitoring and support of process control systems, including SCADA, HMI, and PLC-based automation
- Support troubleshooting of minor control system issues under the guidance of senior technicians (e.g., alarm diagnostics, basic I/O checks)
- Learn to read and interpret basic electrical schematics, P&IDs, and I/O lists
- Help document and track equipment issues, contributing to maintenance logs and root cause analysis reports
- Support the setup and testing of new control system features or upgrades during planned maintenance or capital projects
- Shadow technicians during equipment maintenance, repair, and commissioning activities
- Practice safe work habits by wearing required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and fall protection when applicable and participate in team meetings, safety drills, and technical training sessions
What You'll Bring
- How industrial control systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA) support continuous manufacturing
- Exposure to servicing instrumentation & other automated systems
- Real-world application of electrical, pneumatic, and instrumentation principles
- Problem-solving techniques used in fast-paced, high-availability environments
- The importance of documentation, safety compliance, and teamwork in production operations
- Exposure to greenfield and brownfield project workflows - from design to implementation
- Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
Essential Physical Demands:
- Willingness to stand, walk, and move around the plant for extended periods
- Ability to access equipment in tight or elevated spaces with supervision
- Comfortable using hand tools and working with PPE (safety glasses, gloves, etc.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. with assistance if needed
- Not required to work night shifts or be on-call unless part of a structured internship rotation
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
Mar 10, 2026