Internship, Packaging Engineer, Supply Chain (Winter/Spring 2025)

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start around January 2025 and continue through the entire Winter term (i.e. through May 2025) or into Summer 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. 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.

Multiple Locations Possible: Fremont, CA; Sparks, NV; Austin, TX

About the Team

The Packaging Engineering team develops and leads the implementation of cutting-edge packaging. Interns will develop packaging needed to effectively protect and integrate with the automated material flow and manufacturing lines. Interns will also contribute to enhancing the development process and supporting tools.

• Design part packaging to interface with custom production automation equipment and material handling equipment

• Support automation equipment design as part of the project team developing new custom automation equipment

• Work with the Design Engineering team to understand part design in order to develop highly optimized packaging solutions for a wide range of parts

• Work with part suppliers and packaging suppliers to get your designs implemented

• Currently pursuing a degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field

• Experience working with design, development and implementation of packaging projects. Preference in the automotive industry or high-speed automated lines

• PMP, PMI certificates or experience in project management is helpful for project management interns

• Solidworks, Catia, CAD software, TOPS/CAPE, ArtiosCAD can all be helpful skills

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate dynamic cross-functional projects with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing and test to meet project timelines

• Proficient at-risk management and communication

• Experience working in time critical and fast-paced product development

• Strong record keeping and organizational skills necessary