Internship, Data Capture Application Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026)

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Internship, Data Capture Application Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026)

| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology | | Location | Palo Alto, California | | Req. ID | 273927 | | Job Type | Intern/Apprentice |

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Join the Industrial Applications team as a Data Capture Engineering Intern and help deliver new data-capture offerings for Tesla Energy's fleet of Megapacks. Our team bridges cloud, hardware, and field service teams, ensuring the telemetry and interface features we build reflect what Site Owners need to operate, report, and meet regulatory obligations for high-resolution disturbance data collection on grids around the world.

In this role you will focus on capturing high-speed data from Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs), designing and validating how data-recording equipment is configured and how that data is collected, then delivering those solutions at fleet scale. You will partner with SCADA, Software, and Product teams to turn engineering capabilities into something repeatable, supportable, and ready for the field.

This is a high-ownership internship with broad cross-functional exposure and the opportunity to make real decisions on products that accelerate the sustainable energy transition.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

What You’ll Do

• Establish and validate repeatable configurations for capturing high-speed data from IBRs
• Define what and how high-resolution disturbance data is collected (channels, sample rates, triggering, retention) and reported
• Document the devices and configurations we support for high-resolution data capture, and help expand that support over time
• Partner with the Product team to align on requirements and priorities
• Interface with SCADA, Software, and field teams to translate data-capture requirements into deployable site configurations
• Author procedures, documentation, and training materials for internal teams and customers
• Document designs and decisions clearly and present them to gain cross-organizational buy-in

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field
• Strong grasp of electrical engineering and power system fundamentals
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with SCADA, field, and Product teams while able to work independently; detail-oriented and execution focused
• Proficiency with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python)
• Familiarity with energy systems and devices such as meters, relays, inverters, and SCADA controllers
• Familiarity with high-speed or transient data capture concepts including COMTRADE, PMUs/synchrophasors (C37.118), or disturbance/fault recorders is preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

• As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Medical plans > 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 (90 day waiting period)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

• Commuter benefits

• Employee discounts and perks program

• Expected Compensation

• $20.00 - $50.00 + 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.

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