Tesla · 2 weeks ago
Technical Illustrator
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $174K/yrTesla is seeking a talented Technical Illustrator in the Service Technical Publications department responsible for documentation of after-sales activities. The role involves creating accurate line drawings, renderings, and 3D animations, and collaborating with subject matter experts and Technical Writers to deliver high-quality manuals and support documentation.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Create accurate line drawings, renderings, and 3D animations assembled for step-by-step procedures, parts catalogs, and diagrams by manipulating CATIA V5/V6/3DX CAD data
Closely work alongside subject matter experts and Technical Writers to deliver high quality Owner’s Manual, Service Manual, and support documentation for both internal and external consumption
Work directly from photos or CAD to create high quality fully-rendered images, from concept to production using Adobe Creative Suite tools, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
Qualification
Required
Create accurate line drawings, renderings, and 3D animations assembled for step-by-step procedures, parts catalogs, and diagrams by manipulating CATIA V5/V6/3DX CAD data
Closely work alongside subject matter experts and Technical Writers to deliver high quality Owner's Manual, Service Manual, and support documentation for both internal and external consumption
Work directly from photos or CAD to create high quality fully-rendered images, from concept to production using Adobe Creative Suite tools, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
Proven track record (strong portfolio) creating illustrations with lighter-weight 3D authoring tools such as Keyshot or 3D via Composer to create a variety of technical drawings, illustrations, exploded views, etc
Proficient in at least one CAD program (CATIA V5/V6/3DX, Solidworks, Autodesk, or similar). Experience with Adobe Creative Suite family of products, especially Illustrator and Photoshop
Ability to manipulate/edit existing exploded views and technical drawings and illustrations. Experience building and maintaining a graphics/illustration library or working within a Content Management System (CMS)
Bachelor's degree, certificate, or equivalent professional experience
Strong attention to detail and ability to continually build product and company knowledge. Personal organization, collaboration, and time management skills. Ability to communicate effectively with team members. Positive attitude towards change and inevitable mid-project course corrections
Proven ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet aggressive deadlines
Preferred
Automotive experience or familiarity highly preferred
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
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