Technical Writer, Energy Job at Tesla in Sparks

The Technical Writer will work alongside Engineers and other Technical Writers to document the details of manufacturing processes and equipment operation.The ideal candidate is familiar with technical writing and can quickly capture information with notes, recordings, and photographs, and then transform this information into clear Manufacturing Instructions (MIs), visual aids, training checklists, and maintenance instructions. MIs are the singular record of how Tesla's products are assembled, making them the processes that hundreds of our Production Associates follow.

Responsibilities

• Experience creating process documentation that clearly and efficiently communicates concepts, ideas, and instructions
• Ability to translate verbal information into clearly written procedure
• Demonstrated excellence in digital photography including but not limited to the following
• Still and motion photography
• Attention to aspect ratio and subject framing
• Ability to use macro features in order to capture close-up detail
• Manipulation of files between camera and computer

Requirements

• Formatting and editing of digital images, including image size and resolution, color brightness and contrast, rotation and cropping, etc.
• Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is a plus
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings is a plus
• Ability to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines (simultaneously managing multiple documentation projects)
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, with a proficiency in English grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Excellent listening and observation skills, as well as organized with meticulous attention to detail

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• 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
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program