Vehicle Testing Engineer Internship, Tesla Engineering Germany (m/w/d)

What to Expect

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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

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