What to Expect
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around January 2024 and continue through the entire Winter/Spring term (i.
e.
through April/May) or into Summer 2024 if available.
We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site for most 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.
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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
What You’ll Do
Create and update diagnostic information and procedures contained in the diagnostics database
Collaborate with various engineering and quality teams to gather technical information
Understand technical problems and communicate them effectively to non-technical people
Validate information for accuracy and use a routing and review process for document approval
Are organized, detail-oriented, and can multi-task well
Edit content according to a style guide and enforce organization standards
Manage tasks and information flow using collaboration software (such as JIRA, Wrike, SharePoint, Quickbase and custom databases)
About the Team
Tesla is seeking talented writing and editing students who are interested in the field of Content Editing and Technical Writing.
The Service Engineering exists uniquely at the intersection of firmware/hardware design, service, diagnostics, manufacturing, quality and reliability.
Service Engineering multiplies efforts of service in the areas of diagnostics, repairs and maintenance, while simultaneously reducing the need for each.
As a Service Engineering Technical Writer Intern, you will partner with engineering teams to create and refine diagnostic procedures and documentation for use by non-engineers.
You will improve editorial and visual standards for documentation and recommend new designs, layouts and formatting as needed.
What You’ll Bring
Ability to edit and create documentation that is accurate, complete, clear, specific and as concise as possible
Ability to explain technical concepts to peers, people from different parts of the organization and non-technical people
Aptitude with transcribing written words from non-native speakers
Impeccable written and verbal communication
Experience with various communications media and advanced formatting and presentation skills
High level of interpersonal communication skills
Strong capacity for both logical and creative thinking
Must be organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and evaluate priorities
Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Markup language experience (such as HTML, XML, DITA XML, or SGML) is a plus