This position is expected to start around January 2026 and continue through the Winter/Spring term (approximately April 2026) or into Summer 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.

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About the Team

As an Intern on the Motor Controls team, you will model, design, implement, test and benchmark the motor controls of current and future Tesla traction motor drives and low voltage drives. You'll have the opportunity to develop motor control algorithms that will enhance the performance of impactful technologies, such as traction machines, steer-by-wire systems, and Optimus, driving advancements in efficiency and innovation.

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What You’ll Do

• Help define requirements for motor control software and interfacing hardware components including voltage and current sensors, power stages, speed sensors  
• Understand, drive design of, and implement motor controller functionality, behaviors, and algorithms  
• Develop, test, and validate motor control algorithms in the laboratory and in-vehicle  
• Advance Tesla Motors intellectual property in electric motor design and motor controls  

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What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field with a graduation date between April 2026 – December 2026
• Strong fundamentals of AC electric motors and drive systems analysis, modeling and control  
• Solid background in linear systems analysis, stability, and controller design  
• Basic proficiency with embedded firmware development in C/C++  
• Model development and data analysis in Matlab/Simulink  
• Strong communication and preference for working in teams

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