Internship, Audio Visual Technician, Infrastructure Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

What to Expect

Consider before applying:

This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through fall term (ending approximately May 2027 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.

About the Team

The AV content team is responsible for all live external and internal events, including AI Day, new vehicle announcements and earnings calls. We are looking for a highly motivated student to support the company’s growing AV and event needs. The AV Support and Integration Technician will support the team to fulfill the company’s vision of the next generation workplace. This position will be based in the Palo Alto, California area. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and confident in their ability to support and execute AV integration projects within set deadlines, both live and recorded. This role requires the flexibility of being able to attend events and functions out-of-hours when necessary.

What You'll Do

• Execute and support on all major AV integration projects
• Provide Event support and set-up in coordination with entire AV Team
• Participate in architecture discussions and planning with IT and Facilities teams
• Provide customer input represented in both technical and business terms with descriptive requirements to ensure the value of the project is realized
• Provide troubleshooting in crisis situations for users
• Develop and implement hardware and software integrations to streamline support
• Provide backup support services in the absence of other AV Support Technician
• Create end user and internal AV team documentation
• Work closely with IT and AV Engineers to ensure new office build handoffs are thorough and complete
• Keep photo database and event coverage archives
• Basic network understanding including TCP/IP, UDP, IP schemas

What You'll Bring

• Currently enrolled in an educational program and graduating between December 2027- December 2028
• Able to relocate and work onsite in Palo Alto, CA
• Strong knowledge of AV system support including, operation, installation, and configuration of projectors, amplifiers, AV matrix routers, control systems and touch panels
• Experience installing and configuring computer systems in a networked computing environment, and in applying diagnostic techniques for problem troubleshooting
• Ability to independently plan and organize work, manage priorities, and utilize available resources to complete quality work within time constraints
• Live event experience preferred
• Microsoft Teams experience preferred
• Certification or related technical certificates a plus
• Photoshop experience and skills with Microsoft Office packages preferred
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Happy to travel and attend events globally as needed

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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.