Tesla is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern for its Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team in Berlin. The 6-month, full-time, on-site internship covers the mechanical design of low-voltage electronics modules across Tesla's vehicle lineup, with a start date in December 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full vacancy and set out every detail below.
Internship Snapshot
🏢 Company: Tesla
👥 Team: Autopilot and Electronics Product Design
📍 Location: Berlin, Germany
🗓️ Start date: December 2026
⏱️ Duration: 6 months
🕘 Time type: Full time
🏗️ Format: On-site
What the Internship Is About
Tesla is looking for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineering Intern. In this role you undertake the mechanical design of low-voltage electronics modules across Tesla's vehicle lineup, including infotainment devices, antennas, wireless phone chargers and electronic control units.
📡 Infotainment devices
📶 Antennas
🔋 Wireless phone chargers
🎛️ Electronic control units
What You Will Do
📐 Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and master model assemblies
🧪 Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other simulations and analyses before designs are released for production
📝 Create 2D drawings appropriate for high-volume production and inspection methods
🏭 Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring-up
📊 Run validation tests and perform data analysis
🛠️ Provide factory engineering support to help identify and resolve issues
🔬 Do hands-on prototyping, testing and troubleshooting
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What You Will Bring
🎓 You are currently pursuing, or have recently graduated from, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Mechatronics or a related field
🖥️ You are comfortable using CAD software, with 3DX CATIA preferred
⚙️ You know mechanical design principles, materials and manufacturing processes
🧮 You are familiar with finite element analysis tools, with ANSYS preferred
🔄 You understand the design process from concept through mass production
🔌 You have a basic understanding of electrical and thermal design fundamentals, including PCBAs and electronics packaging
🧠 You have strong first-principles problem-solving skills, such as stress-strain analysis, thermal management, tolerance optimisation, and cost and mass reduction
💬 You have excellent communication and collaboration skills
🕰️ You are comfortable working across regions and time zones
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations
Tesla states that it is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace, and that all qualified applicants 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 law. Tesla also commits to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities: let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Privacy
Tesla describes privacy as a top priority, built into its products and an essential part of its business. To understand the data collected and processed as part of your application, you can view the Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Tesla Mechanical Design Engineer internship located?
The listing gives Berlin as the location. It is a full-time, on-site internship in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team.
How long is the internship and when does it start?
The internship lasts 6 months, with a start date in December 2026.
Who can apply?
People currently pursuing, or recently graduated from, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Mechatronics or a related field.
Which software skills does Tesla prefer?
Comfort with CAD software is required, with 3DX CATIA preferred, and familiarity with FEA tools, with ANSYS preferred.
What will I design?
Low-voltage electronics modules across Tesla's vehicle lineup, including infotainment devices, antennas, wireless phone chargers and electronic control units.
Does the internship include factory work?
Yes. The tasks include factory engineering support to help identify and resolve issues, DFM reviews with suppliers, support for tooling bring-up and hands-on prototyping, testing and troubleshooting.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
