Internship, Integration Engineer, Factory Software (Fall 2025)

What to Expect

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This position is expected to start around September 2025 and continue through the Fall term (approximately December 2025) or into Spring 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.

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Internship Programs at Tesla

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round 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 giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team’s success.

About the Team

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Integration Engineer Intern to join our Factory Software Team. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating new manufacturing lines with our homegrown Factory, Warehouse, and ERP systems and providing ongoing support to ensure their smooth daily operation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive system integration projects and troubleshoot production issues to maintain the operational health of our systems. This role requires a unique blend of technical skills, including system integration knowledge, real-time issue resolution, and user support. You will work in a fast-paced environment and need to be flexible in managing both long-term projects and daily operational support for our users. This position will be based in Fremont, CA.

What You’ll Do

• Drive team initiatives by implementing and supporting the integration of new manufacturing lines with our Factory, Warehouse, and ERP systems

• Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and system users to ensure seamless integration of new software features and capabilities

• Support daily operations by troubleshooting and resolving user issues across Tesla factories, including handling support tickets related to factory software systems

• Create workarounds for issues that require immediate solutions, while working towards permanent resolutions

• Document troubleshooting procedures and provide user training to ensure users can resolve common issues independently

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement system optimizations, including automation and monitoring tools, to improve the efficiency of factory software systems

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with a graduation date between December 2025 - 2026 

• Able to work on site in Fremont, CA

• Experience in a support or integration engineering role, with a focus on system implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance

• Experience working with SQL, Python, Go, or other software development languages for automating tasks and integrating systems

• Solid understanding of integrated systems and their dependencies, particularly within manufacturing and enterprise environments

• Experience with system integration and working in environments that use MES, WMS, and ERP systems is a strong plus

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation, reporting, and presentations

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution

• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Sick time after 90 days of employment and Paid Holidays

• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

• Commuter benefits

• Employee discounts and perks program

  
  

Expected Compensation

$33.00 - $47.00 + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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