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Charging Infrastructure – Supercharger Internship (Summer 2021)

Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around May or June 2021 and continue through the entire Summer term (i.e. through August or September) or into early Fall 2021 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, for most internships.

Please consider availability before submitting an application.

Internship Program at Tesla 

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year around program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by given them projects that are critical to their team’s success. 

Instead of going on coffee runs and making copies, you’ll be seated at the table making critical decisions that will influence not only your team, but the overall achievement of Tesla’s mission. 

About the team 
Tesla sets the bar for what a trustworthy & resilient charging network can be. The Supercharger team ensures that Tesla continues to deliver the best possible charging customer experience through proactive engagement and growth of the global charging network. 

Locations 
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Remote

What to expect 
For Operations focused interns: 
  • Build dashboards and visualizations for critical planning 
  • Development of new tools and scripts to automate tasks/processes 
  • Provide ad hoc analysis for new program opportunities to be shared with internal and external stakeholders 
  • Collaboration with internal stakeholders on key initiative for network optimization 
For Product / Program focused interns:
  • Understand markets, competition, and user requirements in depth. 
  • Define project plans and schedules. Drive project execution. 
  • Identify and resolve conflicts, inter-dependencies, and program issues quickly and efficiently. 
  • Work with a cross-functional team of hardware engineers, application/UI software engineers, QA/validation, and designers.

Requirements 
For Operation focused interns:
  • Pursuing BS or MS in data analytics, finance, supply chain management or business administration 
  • Proven analytical background 
  • Experience coordinating in fast-paced environments and teams 
  • Superb communication skills and experience working with senior decision makers 
  • Energetic personality, with a flexible attitude towards critical tasks 
  • Skills: SQL, Python, V, Advanced Excel skills 
For Product / Program focused interns:
  • Pursuing a BS/MS degree in computer science or other engineering disciplines. 
  • Engineering background; software, firmware, or system testing experience preferred. 
  • Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and navigate through an ambiguous environment; enjoys challenges. 
  • Ability to deliver results through influence without authority. 
  • Highly organized, with good time management skills. 
  • Desired to be proficient in Microsoft Office, JIRA, Confluence, and Git.