Internship, Power Electronics Engineer, Magnetics, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026)

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Internship, Power Electronics Engineer, Magnetics, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026)

| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology | | Location | Palo Alto, California | | Req. ID | 277158 | | Job Type | Intern/Apprentice |

What to Expect

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Tesla's Power Electronics Engineering team is looking for a Magnetics Intern to join our hardware design team — a tight-knit group of engineers tackling some of the most demanding magnetics challenges in the industry across products like Powerwall, Megapack, and vehicle on-board chargers. You'll be embedded in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment where your work moves from simulation to prototype to production. You'll have direct access to seasoned engineers who are shaping the future of power electronics — and autonomy to make meaningful contributions from day one. If you thrive on technical depth, enjoy navigating ambiguity, and want your engineering work to have real-world impact at global scale, this role is for you.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

What You’ll Do

• Drive Cross-Functional Innovation: Partner directly with electrical, mechanical, EMC, and controls engineers across the full product development lifecycle — from early-stage concept and architecture definition through prototyping, testing, supplier collaboration, and manufacturing introduction
• Solve Real-World Engineering Challenges: Diagnose, debug, and resolve complex issues in magnetic component design — balancing cost-effectiveness, reliability, and manufacturability to deliver production-ready solutions at scale
• Advance Simulation Capabilities: Build and refine the simulation infrastructure used by the magnetics team, pushing the boundaries of electromagnetic and multi-physics modeling for next-generation power electronics
• Own Hardware Validation: Lead hands-on electrical testing efforts, from bench-level component characterization to converter-level performance validation — gaining direct exposure to the full hardware design-to-test pipeline

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Solid grounding in electromagnetic theory, including properties of magnetic materials and winding techniques for high-frequency components
• Foundational knowledge of power electronics topologies (AC-DC, DC-AC, DC-DC) and how magnetic design choices affect converter-level performance
• Hands-on experience with magnetic component design — core selection, winding arrangement, loss characterization, and thermal considerations
• Exposure to electromagnetic or multi-physics simulation tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, SIwave, or COMSOL Multiphysics

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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