What to Expect
Location: Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg
Duration: 6 Months
Time Type: Full-time
Start date: August / September 2026
The Role Electric Engineering Intern in Drive Unit will have extensive hands-on experience.
We are seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented intern to be responsible of improvements in overall equipment efficiency, product yield, cost, and cycle time to ensure continuous production and enable world-class manufacturing of Tesla’s cutting-edge Drive Units.
- Develop and maintain a centralized library of electrical documentation.
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Drive the implementation of equipment and machinery maintenance strategies.
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Design and apply data-driven solutions for predictive maintenance.
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Lead root cause analysis of electrical failures and machine breakdowns.
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Advise on compliance with German electrical regulations and standards.
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Coordinate and plan special maintenance activities and corrective repair campaigns.
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Support supervisors in developing electrical qualification and upskilling programs for the maintenance team.
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Collaborate in cross-functional teams to identify and implement organizational and technical improvements to maintenance workflows, tools, and system reliability.
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Continuously improve preventive maintenance procedures and processes.
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Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
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Working knowledge of EPLAN or similar electrical CAD software is a plus.
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Familiarity with PLC programming.
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Strong proficiency in English and/or German, both written and spoken.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly across all levels of the organization.
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Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
