Test Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer Internship, Tesla Engineering Germany (m/w/d)
Tesla
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- On-site
- Internship
- 10 hours ago
- 3D CAD
- Jira
- Confluence
- CATIA
- Python
- LabVIEW
10 hours ago
What to Expect
The Test Engineering (Germany) team drives the development and delivery of world-class test solutions that accelerate product development and deepen engineering understanding across Tesla's vehicle programs. By leveraging Tesla's technology and engineering culture, the team builds efficient, flexible, and highly capable test infrastructure that directly influences the quality and pace of next-generation EV development.As a Test Equipment Engineering Intern within the Germany division, you will contribute to real, hands-on test equipment design and build efforts spanning high voltage distribution, battery systems, structural and vibration validation, drive units, and drive inverters. This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering studies in a fast-moving environment, working alongside experienced engineers and technicians who will support your growth throughout your placement.
What You’ll Do
- Support mechanical and electro-mechanical design of test rigs and fixtures in 3D CAD (3D Experience)
- Assist with sensor and measurement equipment integration and DAQ setup
- Participate in hands-on assembly, installation, and bring-up of test equipment
- Support testing operations by building profiles and running tests
- Help create and maintain engineering documentation (BOMs, build instructions, test reports)
- Track tasks and deliverables in Jira/Confluence alongside the engineering team
What You’ll Bring
- Pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field (2+ years completed)
- Basic 3D CAD experience (any tool; CATIA V5 3D Experience preferred)
- Foundational knowledge in at least one area: HV/battery systems, structural/vibration testing, or drive unit/power electronics
- Familiarity with electrical circuits and basic measurement tools
- Python or LabVIEW exposure is a plus
- Fluent English required; German is a strong advantage
Test Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer Internship, Tesla Engineering Germany (m/w/d) · Tesla