Tesla

Internship, Collision Technician Trainee (Fall 2026)

Tesla  •  Bellevue, WA (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

What to Expect

In the Collision Tech Trainee Intern role, you will be a part of the team that is repairing the most advanced vehicles on the planet. In addition to being a team player, we are looking for a problem solver with good oral and written communication as you may be interacting with customers. As an Intern, you will also learn about electric vehicles and Tesla’s innovative technologies, in accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. If you align with our mission, have a great attitude, are motivated, and willing to learn additional technical skills, we invite you to apply to this role.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform guided entry-level work of Tesla electric vehicles
  • Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools
  • Perform various collision repair operations that may include detail, paint prep, disassembly, reassembly, estimating, and mechanical operations
  • Support senior level technicians to repair Tesla electric vehicles
  • As required maintain inventory, records of time, shop supplies and parts
  • Support Front and Back of House operations as needed or on a rotational basis  

What You’ll Bring

  • Knowledge of collision repair methods and techniques to repair vehicles
  • Current enrollment in a Collision or Automotive program preferred
  • Valid driver's license preferred and capable of reporting to local collision repair center
  • Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
  • Be able to work in a team-based environment and have a "safety first" attitude
  • Familiar understanding of the English language and have basic computer skills, including navigating web browsers and using standard applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

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

$23.75 - $23.75 + benefits for all levels

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 provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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About Tesla

Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable abundance. To achieve our mission, we're building a world powered by solar, enabled by battery storage and transported by electric vehicles.

We’re committed to hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline. Headquartered in Texas, we operate six huge, vertically integrated factories across three continents. With over 100,000 employees, our teams take a first-principles approach to designing, building, selling and servicing our products in-house.

Our world-class teams operate with a non-conventional philosophy of inter-disciplinary collaboration. Each member of the team is expected to challenge and to be challenged, to create, and to innovate. We’re tackling the world’s most difficult and important problems—and we wouldn’t succeed without our shared passion for making the world a better place.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Year Founded
2003
Website
tesla.com
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