Is Tesla a good company to work for as a Project Engineer Intern?

Project Engineer Intern professionals working at Tesla have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 80 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Tesla employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open Project Engineer Intern Jobs at Tesla now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Project Engineer Intern interview questions at Tesla .

Does Tesla pay Project Engineer Intern employees well?

Project Engineer Intern professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Tesla with 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 80 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 12.7% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Project Engineer Intern salaries at Tesla.

How happy are Project Engineer Intern professionals working at Tesla?

99% of Project Engineer Intern employees at Tesla would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 13% in the past 12 months. Project Engineer Intern professionals have also rated Tesla with a 3.1 rating for work-life-balance, 4.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 rating for culture and values and 4.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Tesla?

Production Associate (735) , Software Engineer (391) , Intern (384) , Sales Advisor (245) , Advisor (243) , Engineer (185) , Material Handler (175) , Product Specialist (165) , Data Annotation Specialist (155) , Technician (147) , Internship (124) , Mechanical Engineer (122) , Project Manager (122) , Manufacturing Engineer (116) , Mechanical Design Engineer (113)

What are the pros of working at Tesla according to real employee reviews?

"great benefits and full of incredible opportunities" ((in 1082 reviews)); "The pay is good and if your attendance is good you get a raise every 6 months." ((in 861 reviews)); "Great people and feels great to be apart of the overall mission of the company." ((in 798 reviews)); "Working with great teams and highly motivated colleagues means that you find ways to succeed against the odds." ((in 386 reviews)); "Team culture is great and you do feel a part of something bigger" ((in 258 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Tesla according to real employee reviews?

"No work life balance and very demanding" ((in 828 reviews)); "very poor management; no life and work balance; pay rate is miserable according to the work being done." ((in 698 reviews)); "Long hours and working weekends are fairly normal depending on the importance and timelines of projects." ((in 690 reviews)); "Some managers have no idea what is to manage." ((in 257 reviews)); "Long hours are expected" ((in 244 reviews))

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Tesla Project Engineer Intern reviews

4.3

99% would recommend to a friend

(80 total reviews)

Elon Musk

100% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Career opportunities

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.7

Senior management

3.1

Work/Life balance

Project Engineer Intern employees have rated Tesla with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 80 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Project Engineer Intern professionals have an excellent working experience there. Tesla is rated 24% above average by Project Engineer Intern professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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80 reviews

5.0

Oct 20, 2025

Great team, heavy on teamwork

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My manager was awesome and supportive

Cons

Very fast moving environment, can be overwhelming

5.0

Sep 30, 2025

Internship

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

lots of learning on the job

Cons

Didn't have any cons for the time I was there

5.0

Jul 18, 2025

Intern in Tesla

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Work on real, mission-critical projects — not just side tasks or busywork. 2. You get to see your work make a direct impact on Tesla’s products or processes.

Cons

Tesla’s pace is intense. Not ideal if you’re looking for a relaxed internship experience.

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