Internship
Design Quality, Design Studio
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Tesla
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Fremont, CA, USA
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Internship requires a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site.
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.
Internship Program at Tesla
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 provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.
Location: Fremont, CA
About
In this role you will develop the skills and learn the process for approving appearance parts for color, appearance quality, and harmony. You will engage with suppliers, giving direction based on the product target and approving/rejecting parts. The Design Quality Team interfaces with Design and Engineering to gain an understanding of design intent and develops product with suppliers as a champion of that.
Job Responsibilities
Engage with suppliers to provide direction based on the product target and approval or rejecting parts
Conduct vehicle reviews to assess technical perceived and aesthetic quality of interior and exterior components – throughout development stages
Coordinate with Tesla Product Excellence/Industrialization Teams to support color and appearance harmony reviews
Manage timing, parts documents (AARs) and the supply base through the supplier portal
Assist in the development and design of various vehicle engineering parts as well as manufacturing processes
Job Requirements
Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related field
Basic to intermediate knowledge of materials: textiles, leather, PUR, vacuum forming, colorants, paints, plating
Working knowledge of automotive components
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
Strong communication skills and confidence when giving feedback
Process/assembly knowledge: injection molding is a plus
Must meet minimum requirement for Color Blindness and Color Vision Skill Test (test will be administered during interview process)

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