Compliance Internships
Compliance internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working compliance professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles across Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Telecommunications are actively listed, with Tesla, Nokia, and AMETEK among the employers posting roles now.
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Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026 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.
Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.
The Tesla Energy Compliance team is looking for a Compliance Test Engineer to support the global deployment of safety, grid interactive, grid support, and micro-grid inverters.
In this role you’ll be responsible for safety and grid certifications, ranging from identifying market entry requirements through design consultancy, certification, and permitting.
Location: Fremont, CA
What You'll Do
- Run test cases on Tesla energy products for grid and safety compliance. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot the EUT and prepare alternative solutions, negotiate testing scope and pass/fail criteria with NRTLs while meeting project timeline and safe work practices
- Develop test plans based on standards, generate comprehensive test reports and data packages for submission to external parties/NRTLs
- Setup and troubleshoot test configuration hardware and firmware
- Collect, analyze, and visualize test data using automation tools/scripts
- Propose and implement process improvement opportunities to facilitate testing and certification process
- Create configuration file for each country/utility to meet grid compliance requirements
- Write Compliance Product Design Requirements (CPDR) summarizing grid and/or safety compliance requirements for design team to achieve compliance
- Consultant to engineering design teams
- Research new market entry compliance requirements
- Track codes, standards and regulatory changes and forward plan
- Work with NRTLs to achieve product compliance (Plan and manage NRTLs)
What You'll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronic or related field
- Experienced in testing of a solar power and/or energy storage systems
- Experienced in working with product safety standards, grid interactive and grid support standards
- Strong analytical, reasoning, problem solving, interpersonal and communications skills
- Attention to detail and ability to navigate/interpret ambiguity of standards and products
- High voltage/power experience
- Experience working with Yokogawa, Dewetron or other data acquisition systems, analyzer tools, grid simulators, RLC load banks and knowledge on communication interfaces
- Familiarity with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, MATLAB etc.)
- Experience in analyzing electrical schematics, reviewing PCB layouts, draw architectural layouts
Compensation and 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
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.
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.
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026 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.
Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.
The Tesla Energy Compliance team is looking for a Compliance Test Engineer to support the global deployment of safety, grid interactive, grid support, and micro-grid inverters.
In this role you’ll be responsible for safety and grid certifications, ranging from identifying market entry requirements through design consultancy, certification, and permitting.
Location: Fremont, CA
What You'll Do
- Run test cases on Tesla energy products for grid and safety compliance. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot the EUT and prepare alternative solutions, negotiate testing scope and pass/fail criteria with NRTLs while meeting project timeline and safe work practices
- Develop test plans based on standards, generate comprehensive test reports and data packages for submission to external parties/NRTLs
- Setup and troubleshoot test configuration hardware and firmware
- Collect, analyze, and visualize test data using automation tools/scripts
- Propose and implement process improvement opportunities to facilitate testing and certification process
- Create configuration file for each country/utility to meet grid compliance requirements
- Write Compliance Product Design Requirements (CPDR) summarizing grid and/or safety compliance requirements for design team to achieve compliance
- Consultant to engineering design teams
- Research new market entry compliance requirements
- Track codes, standards and regulatory changes and forward plan
- Work with NRTLs to achieve product compliance (Plan and manage NRTLs)
What You'll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronic or related field
- Experienced in testing of a solar power and/or energy storage systems
- Experienced in working with product safety standards, grid interactive and grid support standards
- Strong analytical, reasoning, problem solving, interpersonal and communications skills
- Attention to detail and ability to navigate/interpret ambiguity of standards and products
- High voltage/power experience
- Experience working with Yokogawa, Dewetron or other data acquisition systems, analyzer tools, grid simulators, RLC load banks and knowledge on communication interfaces
- Familiarity with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, MATLAB etc.)
- Experience in analyzing electrical schematics, reviewing PCB layouts, draw architectural layouts
Compensation and 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
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.
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.
Compliance Internship Market
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Tips for Your Compliance Internship Search
Apply earlier than the role seems urgent
Large banks, insurers, and regulated companies recruit summer compliance interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before December. Smaller firms and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in September and set a recurring reminder so you catch both cycles.
Build a portfolio before your first application
Compliance intern screens look for evidence of analytical thinking, not years of experience. Document two or three projects: a policy gap analysis, a mock audit checklist, or a regulatory research brief. Note the frameworks or tools you used and make the work accessible so recruiters can assess it directly.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Career fairs surface structured compliance programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and speeds up response time for roles not linked to a formal campus partnership.
Practice the compliance intern screen out loud
Compliance intern interviews often include a written exercise or case scenario testing your ability to identify regulatory risk, draft a policy summary, or flag a compliance gap in a hypothetical situation. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers weigh how you think through ambiguity as much as the final response.
Target structured compliance programs at the start of your search
Larger financial institutions, healthcare companies, and government contractors run rotational or cohort-based compliance internship programs designed specifically for candidates new to the field. These programs fill in the first application wave, often before general openings go live, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply as soon as they open.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 67% of the compliance internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take. Sorting by work type first saves time and keeps your application energy focused.
Compliance Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a compliance internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented portfolio showing policy analysis, audit prep, or risk assessments gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to open roles and attend campus career fairs, where compliance recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a compliance internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for compliance interns is performance on real work, whether the team has headcount, and how early in the internship you signal interest. Position yourself by delivering on every assignment, but don't count on a return offer when planning your job search.
When should I apply for compliance internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large financial institutions, banks, and regulated companies recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to the actual start date, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly throughout the year means you won't miss either cycle.
Are compliance internships paid?
Most professional compliance internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so checking each posting is the most reliable way to know what a specific role offers.
What should a compliance internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three documented projects that show policy research, regulatory analysis, risk identification, or audit support, noting the tools used and linking to any published work or case studies where possible. Add relevant coursework in areas like business law, finance, or risk management. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote compliance internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 33% of the compliance internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before seats close.
Can international students get compliance internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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