Tesla · 2 days ago
Internship, Technical Editor, Service Engineering (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22.84/hr - $31.97/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is seeking talented writing and editing students who are interested in the field of Content Editing and Technical Writing. As a Service Engineering Technical Editor Intern, you will partner with engineering teams to create and refine diagnostic procedures and documentation for use by non-engineers, improving editorial standards and recommending new designs as needed.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
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)
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Technical Writing or related field of study with a graduation date between August 2026 - December 2027
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
Must be organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and evaluate priorities
Preferred
Markup language experience (such as HTML, XML, DITA XML, or SGML) is a plus
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 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
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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