Internship, Technical Illustrator, Service Engineering (Summer 2025) Job at Tesl

Consider before applying: This position is expected to start in May and continue through August/September. Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Please consider before submitting an application. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time depending on their academic standing. The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team's success. About The Team Tesla is seeking a talented writing and editing student who is interested in the field of Technical Illustration. The Service Engineering team is responsible for technical illustrations and documentation of most after-sales activities involving diagnostics, such as automobile mechanical repair, collision repair, and owner-facing information. The position is located in Fremont, CA or Palo Alto, CA. Responsibilities Create accurate line drawings, renderings, and 3D animations assembled for step-by-step procedures, parts catalogs, and diagrams by manipulating CATIA V5/V6 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 Requirements Pursuing a degree in Technical Writing or Publishing related field of study with a graduation date between 2025 - 2026 Ability to create 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. Experience with at least one CAD program (CATIA V5/V6, 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) Must be organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and evaluate priorities Compensation and Benefits Benefits As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for: 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 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick time after 90 days of employment 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 Expected Compensation $22.84 - $31.97 + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.