Internship, CMF Mastering, Design Studio; Summer

Position: Internship, CMF Mastering, Design Studio (Summer 2026)
What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue through summer term (ending approximately August 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) 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.

About the Team

The CMF Mastering Team bridges the CMF Design and vehicle Design Quality Teams. After the Designer approves a material (color, finish, texture, gloss, haptic, etc.), the Mastering Team works with Suppliers to match that approval and ensure all vehicles meet our Design standards for aesthetics and quality. An intern's scope of work will be a combination of material's appearance evaluation, working with Suppliers to meet Design Intent, data evaluation, and driving departmental best practices.

Location:

Fremont, CA

What You'll Do

* Support all aspects of the color and material mastering process, including master creation, match to master, and master replenishment activities

* Support supply chain development and troubleshooting to ensure CMF Design intent is met

* Supply chain performance tracking to ensure color and material masters are on track to meet production timelines

* Materials metrology research and best-practices implementation

* Project management

What You'll Bring

* Currently pursuing a degree in Color Science, Textiles (Technology, Management or Engineering), or a Quality Control/Quality Assurance related discipline

* Understanding of materials development and/or color quality assessment processes strongly preferred

* Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets or Apple Numbers working with data

* Exceptional communication skills

* Strong problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to learn concepts quickly

* Self-starter who can manage multiple parallel-path projects and deliver results under tight deadlines

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

* Medical plans  plan options with $0 payroll deduction

* Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

* Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution

* Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA

* Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

* 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

* Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays

* Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

* Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

* Commuter benefits

* Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$20.00 - $50.00 + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be…