
Internship, Collision Technician Trainee (Winter 2027)
Eden Prairie, MNFull-time$22.5/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Collision Technician Trainee Intern performs guided entry-level work on Tesla electric vehicles, operates shop tools, and supports senior technicians with collision repairs. The role may include detailing, paint preparation, disassembly, reassembly, estimating, and mechanical operations. The intern may also maintain inventory and shop records and support front- and back-of-house operations. Current enrollment in a collision or automotive program is preferred.
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Job Duties
What to Expect
In theCollisionTech Trainee Intern role, youwill be a part of the team thatis repairingthe most advanced vehicles on the planet.In addition to being a team player, we are looking for a problem solver with goodoralandwritten communicationas you may be interacting with customers. As an Intern, you will also learn about electric vehicles and Tesla's innovative technologies, inaccelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. If you align with our mission, have a great attitude,are motivated,and willing to learnadditionaltechnical skills, we invite you to applytothis role.
What You'll Do
Performguidedentry-level workof Tesla electric vehicles
Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools
Performvarious collision repair operationsthat mayincludedetail,paint prep,disassembly, reassembly, estimating, and mechanicaloperations
Support senior level technicians to repair Tesla electric vehicles
As requiredmaintaininventory, records of time, shopsuppliesand parts
Support Frontand Back ofHouse operations as needed or on a rotational basis
What You'll Bring
Knowledge ofcollision repairmethods and techniquesto repair vehicles
Current enrollment in a Collision or Automotive program preferred
Validdriver'slicensepreferredandcapable of reportingto local collision repair center
Ability tolift upto 60 pounds
Be able to work in a team-based environment and have a "safety first" attitude
Familiar understanding of the English languageand have basic computer skills, including navigating web browsers and using standard applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,Powerpoint, Outlook)
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
Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation
$22.50 - $22.50 + 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 provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$23.00 - $23.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
55347
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
289224
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 2,031 open Automotive Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$22.5/hr
- Minnesota median$19–29/hr33 hourly ranges
- US median$20–30/hr1,371 hourly ranges
This rate, $22.50/hr, is 7% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Automotive Technician hourly ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 36 open Automotive Technician jobs in Minnesota and 2,031 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Bridgestone Americas20 open
- Lithia & Driveway4 open
- Meineke Car Care Centers3 open
- Experience
- Automotive Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (788 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 709 of the 2,031 open Automotive Technician jobs (35%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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