What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start January 2025 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e. through April/May 2025) or into Summer 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most 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.

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success. 

Multiple Locations Possible: Palo Alto, CA; Fremont, CA

What You’ll Do

The focus of this role will be to conduct analysis on the residential, commercial and/or utility sectors to prove out future trends in terms of energy use, and the products and customer offerings needed to serve these markets. With guidance from the sector leaders, the intern will be responsible for:

Conducting a market size for a particular segment group
Determining the key drivers of uptake for a new customer offer
Working with the product team to determine how we meet the ideal customer offer
Presenting the business case to the key business stakeholders – finance, sales, product and engineering.
Global business development is a small but mighty team that works to analyze markets, shape emerging business models, and advise the energy business on how best to meet Tesla’s mission of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy. During this project, the intern will work with other teams across the business to seek their input and refine the offer.
What You’ll Bring
Working towards an MBA or strong Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Engineering
Demonstrated and extensive analytical skills
Ability to clearly communicate concepts and support hypothesis with data
Ability to work across multiple teams to gain input and consensus
Background in energy (preferred)

PALO ALTO, California

Intern/Apprentice