Internship, Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2025)

Tesla Motors, Inc.
20.00 - 50.00 USD
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jul 29, 2025
What to Expect 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, andcontroller implementation for switching power converters. The team's responsibility spans a wide spectrum of powerconversion systems required for both automotive and energy products. Tesla is seeking a power electronics controlsengineer to join the team in developing high-performance controls for a wide spectrum of ac and dc productsincluding chargers, grid-tied inverters, and resonant dc-dc converters. The engineer is expected to perform controlsdesign through all stages starting with topology discussions, concept stage, modeling, implementation, andvalidation. Location: Palo Alto, CA What You'll Do 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 thefirmware 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 What You'll Bring 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/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.