About the role#
As a Product Engineer intern, you will work directly with Product Managers on critical team initiatives. You will balance technical requirements with business needs while representing the customer perspective. This role requires a blend of technical knowledge and interest in operations, finance, or strategy.
What you'll do#
- Own and drive multiple independent and collaborative projects to completion.
- Support workstreams including next-generation product specifications, new-market entry, and service topics.
- Conduct market and customer research to present tradeoffs and opportunities.
- Drive decisions with technical and commercial stakeholders.
- Lead internal workstreams to support the launch readiness of new products.
- Create and deliver training materials and project collateral.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance.
- Graduation date between May 2027 and May 2028.
- Experience in cross-functional work involving technical, financial, or operational areas.
- Strong academic understanding of technical topics.
- Excellent organization, communication, and documentation skills.
- A strong desire to understand customer and market requirements.
- Previous product management experience is not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Fremont, California.
- Term: Winter 2027 through Spring 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site.
- This is a paid internship.
About Tesla
Tesla produces electric vehicles, battery storage systems, and solar energy products. Founded in 2003, the company operates six vertically integrated factories across three continents. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and employs over 10,000 people. The organization designs, manufactures, sells, and services its products internally.
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