Internship, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing (Winter/Spring 2026)

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start around January 2026 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately May 2026) orcontinuinginto Summer 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships.

Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.

About the Team

The Quality Engineering Team members are expected to have the skills to analyze data and surface takeaways and communicate recommendations to leaders at all levels in the company. Through the intern program, we are looking to find the next wave of talent to drive these efforts.

This position you will work as a member of Tesla's Quality Team. The primary objective of this role is to support the production of high-quality products through the continual improvement of process and product quality and the systems that surround them. The successful candidate for this position must be a problem-solver at their core, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continual improvement, personally and professionally.

Quality Interns will be responsible for providing on time support to our internal or external customers on Quality Improvement opportunities.

Multiple Locations Possible: Austin, TX; Buffalo, NY; Fremont, CA; Lathrop, CA; Sparks, NV

• Monitoring our manufacturing processes and creating/monitoring quality data systems

• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and implementing best practices

• Performing design engineering analysis and reviewing engineering documentation

• Capture and document root cause analysis

• Contain defective products through ownership of problem definition (8D's), Root Cause Analysis (RCA's), leading dispositions, and resolution effectiveness tracking

• Reviews, develops, and implements revised/new processes using Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing

• Working cross functionally with various teams to achieve quality standards Detect non-conformances through use and standardization of SPC systems, and Change Control management

• Ensure standards and specification by championing product/process Control Plans, Inspection Standards, quality and testing plans and instructions, Visual Work Instructions, and Technical Specifications

• Prevent failed customer satisfaction and durability by coordinating Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA's), product design specifications and tolerances reviews, past problem history, and supplier development

• Currently pursuing a degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or other related field

• Prior internship experience in a manufacturing setting preferred

• Evidence of bringing assignments to a successful completion

• Strong verbal / written communication and computer skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to multi task effectively within a team environment in managing priorities