Tesla · 4 weeks ago
Technical Writer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $192K/yrTesla is a leading automotive company seeking a Technical Writer for their Owner’s Manual team. The role involves creating and revising owner-facing documentation while collaborating with various subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of content.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Gather information and requests from, and foster excellent working relationships with, subject matter experts (such as engineers, quality assurance, software developers, product managers, and technicians)
Consider all aspects of a document request. Anticipate potential downstream issues that were not considered by others
Develop new and/or revise existing content as necessary and on-time, based on the request
Work closely with team and manager to triage workload and priorities, while keeping track of upcoming delivery dates
Work closely with Firmware and Program Management teams to keep track of upcoming changes and release dates (Project Management)
Ensure content is accurate (for example, validate information accuracy, peer review others’ content, and follow review processes)
Strategize and implement process improvements, for both documentation processes and peripherally-related processes. Manage tasks and information flow using collaboration software (such as JIRA, Wrike, SharePoint, and custom databases)
Qualification
Required
Technical writing experience (software and/or hardware) with knowledge of relevant content development tools
Bachelor's degree, certificate in Technical Writing, or equivalent professional experience
Strong attention to detail, strong personal organization, collaboration, and time management skills. Ability to be creative and open-minded when approaching problems
Markup language experience (such as HTML, XML, DITA XML, or SGML)
Structured authoring tool experience (such as oXygen, XMetaL, structured FrameMaker, or Arbortext Editor)
Content Management System (CMS) experience (such as SDL/RWS, etc.)
Style guideline experience (Simplified Technical English, S1000D, MIL-STD, MMSTP, or custom style guide creation or contributions)
Benefits
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
Recent News
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