Internship, Thermal Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Winter/Spring 2027)
Thermal Control Systems
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What stands out
- Pay is stated up front — $50 – $59. Most postings never say.
- Nobody had applied when this was listed — you would be near the front of the queue.
- Posted in the last 24 hours.
The gist
This internship involves designing and implementing thermal control systems for Tesla vehicles. You will work on algorithms for cabin comfort, battery management, and heat pump efficiency. Ideal for students with a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering and experience in control systems.
What you would actually do
- Develop algorithms for thermal management of cabin, powertrain, and heat pump systems
- Use models to refine control strategies and implement on vehicle hardware
- Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams to test and debug controls
- Analyze fleet data and customer feedback to improve thermal performance
Skills mentioned
How to apply
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