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Mechanical Design Intern, Power Electronics (m/f/d)

Tesla2 months agoUpdated 11 days agoInternship

On-siteEnglish requiredEngineering Mechanical Engineering

Required skills

EMIRF communicationsdesign for testthermal analysisCFDFEAdesign for assembly

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Job description

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What To Expect
Disclaimer: We offer full-time (40h/week) internships for a minimum of 6 months. Please consider before submitting an application.

At Tesla Engineering Germany in Freiburg, we’re building the future of sustainable energy by developing innovative power electronics for energy storage and vehicle charging systems. Join our team to collaborate across different engineering areas, solve meaningful challenges creatively and transfer concepts from initial design, through prototyping and testing into real-world solutions.

This is an opportunity to support key projects, use modern tools, and work in state-of-the-art facilities to create technologies that shape how energy systems evolve. You get to work on advancing power electronics used for Tesla products globally, thereby directly contributing to the acceleration of the world's transition to sustainable energy.

What You'll Do

Collaborate with the team for modeling and design of mechanical components and assemblies including plastics, sheet metal, heat sinks, insulation systems, magnetic components, high voltage connectors, fasteners and other components

Support with Mechanical Design Analysis including thermal, CFD, structural FEA, design for assembly and design for test

Participate in all aspects of solving electronics packaging issues including: electrical isolation, sealing, thermal management, interconnection, shock and vibration management, electromagnetic interference (EMI), RF communications, etc.

Cooperate closely with other mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing, industrial design, and test engineers to take designs from prototype through mass production

Assist in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication

Prepare engineering test plans for designs

Create template drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies

What You'll Bring

Ongoing studies in Mechanical Engineering or similar field

Reliable and Independent working mindset

Enthusiasm for new technologies and technical possibilities

Strong communication skills with the ability to discuss any issues with a wide variety of individuals and groups

Analytical mindset, hands on approach and problem-solving oriented

Fluency in English

Previous internship and/or project experience is a plus

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Working student essentials

What this Engineering internship in Freiburg means for you: the pay rules, the social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.

Weekly hours

Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.

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International students

Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.

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