Manufacturing - Packaging Engineering Internship (Fall 2020)

Job Description

Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around September 2020 and continue through the entire Fall semester (i.e. December 2020) or into early 2021 if available. Please consider availability before submitting an application.

Our Company

Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. We design, manufacture, sell and service the world’s best solar technology, energy storage systems, and electric vehicles, providing customers the opportunity to generate, store and consume energy entirely sustainably.

Tesla is committed to hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline. Based in California, Tesla’s workforce spans across four continents. We work to build an inclusive environment in which all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, or background, can come to do their best work.

Our world-class teams operate with a non-conventional philosophy of inter-disciplinary collaboration. Each member of the team is expected to challenge and to be challenged, to create, and to innovate. We’re tackling the world’s most difficult and important problems—and we wouldn’t succeed without our shared passion for making the world a better place.

Internship Program at Tesla

The University 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.

Locations

• Fremont, CA
• Reno, NV

About the Team:

Working closely with Packaging Engineers for the development and leading the implementation of cutting edge packaging, Interns will develop needed to effectively protect and integrate with the automated material flow and manufacturing lines. Interns will also contribute to enhancing the development process and supporting tools.

What to Expect

Responsibilities of the Packaging Engineering interns may include the following:

• Design part packaging to interface with custom production automation equipment and material handling equipment
• Support automation equipment design as part of the project team developing new custom automation equipment
• Work with the Design Engineering team to understand part design in order to develop highly optimized packaging solutions for a wide range of parts
• Work with part suppliers and packaging suppliers to get your designs implemented

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or advanced degree in engineering, project management, packaging engineering or other related fields.
• PMP, PMI certificates or experience in project management is helpful for project management interns.
• Solidworks, Catia, CAD software, TOPS/CAPE, ArtiosCAD can all be helpful skills.
• Experience working with design, development and implementation of packaging projects. Preference in the automotive industry or high speed automated lines.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate dynamic cross-functional projects with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing and test to meet project timelines.
• Proficient at risk management and communication.
• Experience working in time critical and fast-paced product development.
• Strong record keeping and organizational skills necessary.

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