Vehicle Testing Engineer Internship, Powertrain Engineering Europe (m/w/d)

Description

The Vehicle Test team is seeking a highly motivated intern to perform tests of vehicle components and parts including seats, closures, interiors, structures, thermal systems. You will focus on hands-on testing and design of test equipment. You will work closely with senior engineers to execute tests, build fixtures, and analyze data in a fast-paced environment. At Tesla, scope and complexity of your assignments are limited by your aptitude, not seniority or title.

Responsibilities

Gain experience in cross-disciplinary teams by applying first-principles thinking to vehicle component testing.

Support the execution of tests for seats, closures, interiors, structures, thermal systems according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Design and build mechanical and electrical test fixtures for tests inside and outside of environmental chambers.

Process raw test data to help draw meaningful conclusions and assist in preparing high-quality reports for internal technical teams

Participate in destructive teardowns for root-cause analysis, meticulously documenting findings and observations.

Gain exposure to and learn about full battery pack testing methodologies.

Collaborate with test technicians and engineers.

Contribute to organizational tasks & responsibilities like creation & maintenance of procedures, SOPs, standards, equipment, inspections, lab commissioning, facilities, maintenance and staff trainings.

Acquire knowledge about relevant industry standards, testing guidelines, and norms.

Tasks require work with hazardous materials using mandated PPE and to set up and perform tests in person and in lab environments.

25% travel to test locations is expected if required for the project.

Other tasks as required.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant field (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or similar).
• Experience with electronic controllers, CAN communication is required.
• 3D Design/CAD skills and creation of fundamental wiring and hydraulics diagrams are required.
• Solid grasp on engineering fundamentals, such as thermal dynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, mechanics and electronics.
• A strong hands-on mindset with experience or keen interest in building, assembling, and troubleshooting mechanical or electrical equipment
• Initial experience in MATLAB/Python or other software for data processing is required.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.
• Analytical and problem-solving oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Initial experience in an OEM or equipment/machine manufacturer is a plus
• Experience with Labview and Data acquisition systems is a plus
• Project management experience or foundations are a plus