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Internship, Collision Technician Trainee (Winter 2027)

Tesla, Inc.

Eden Prairie, MNFull-time$22.5/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$22.5/hr
Location
Eden Prairie, MN
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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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.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Collision RepairVehicle RepairHand and Power ToolsDetailingPaint PreparationDisassembly and ReassemblyEstimatingMechanical OperationsMicrosoft OfficeWeb BrowsersCommunicationTeamworkLifting

Qualifications

Collision or Automotive Program EnrollmentValid Driver's LicenseHigh School Diploma or EquivalentEnglish Language Familiarity

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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
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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