Tesla, Inc

Internship, Motor Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Fall 2025)

Tesla, Inc$83K — $116K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics with graduation between Dec 2025 - May 2026.
  • Strong understanding of AC electric motors and drive system analysis.
  • Solid background in linear systems analysis, stability, and controller design.
  • Proficient in embedded firmware development in C/C++.
  • Experienced in model development and data analysis in Matlab/Simulink.
  • Effective communicator and team collaborator.

Responsibilities

  • Define requirements for motor control software and hardware component interfaces.
  • Design and implement motor controller functionality, behaviors, and algorithms.
  • Develop and validate motor control algorithms in laboratory and vehicle settings.
  • Advance Tesla Motors' intellectual property in electric motor design and controls.

Benefits

  • Eligible for Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction.
  • Access to family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental and vision plans with options for $0 payroll contribution.
  • Company-paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.
  • 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plans included.
  • Basic life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance paid by the company.
  • Employee Assistance Program available.
  • Paid sick time after 90 days and paid holidays provided.
  • Backup childcare and parenting support resources offered.
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness and pet insurance options available.
Full Job Description
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around August or September 2025 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2025) or continuing into Winter/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.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

As an Intern on the Motor Controls team, you will model, design, implement, test and benchmark the motor controls of current and future Tesla traction motor drives and low voltage drives. You'll have the opportunity to develop motor control algorithms that will enhance the performance of impactful technologies, such as traction machines, steer-by-wire systems, and Optimus, driving advancements in efficiency and innovation.

Responsibilities
  • Help define requirements for motor control software and interfacing hardware components including voltage and current sensors, power stages, speed sensors
  • Understand, drive design of, and implement motor controller functionality, behaviors, and algorithms
  • Develop, test, and validate motor control algorithms in the laboratory and in-vehicle
  • Advance Tesla Motors intellectual property in electric motor design and motor controls


Requirements
  • Pursing a Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics with a graduation date between December 2025 - May 2026
  • Strong fundamentals of AC electric motors and drive systems analysis, modeling and control
  • Solid background in linear systems analysis, stability, and controller design
  • Basic proficiency with embedded firmware development in C/C++
  • Model development and data analysis in Matlab/Simulink
  • Strong communication and preference for working in teams


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

      $40.10 - $56.13 + 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.


About Tesla, Inc

Tesla Motors specializes in developing a full range of electric vehicles. Tesla Motors was started by a group of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and strives to create a revolution and accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. Tesla vehicles are EVs (electric vehicles), which are transforming the way people drive and move. Tesla has gone public as of June 29, 2010, and has a market cap of $34.32 billion. Tesla Motors’ goal is to increase the number and variety of EVs through three strategies. The first is to sell its own branded vehicle through its showrooms. The second is to sell premium, high-quality, patented electric components to other automakers. Lastly, it serves as a “catalyst and positive example to other automakers.” There has already been a movement in the EV market with the push of the GM Volt, rumored to have been inspired by the Tesla Roadster.

Tesla, Inc Careers

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Learn more about Tesla, Inc
Size
70,757 employees
Market Cap
$350.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$690 million
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+50.4%
Revenue
$31.5 billion
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