Tesla is hiring : Technical Editor, Energy in Palo Alto

What You'll Do Partner with engineering teams to create and update diagnostic information and procedures contained in the diagnostics database for use by non-engineers

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

Edit content according to a style guide and enforce organization standards

Improve editorial and visual standards for documentation and recommend new designs, layouts, and formatting as needed

Manage tasks and information flow using collaboration software (such as JIRA, SharePoint, and custom databases)

What You'll Bring Degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Technical / Professional Writing, Journalism, Communications, or equivalent experience

1-3 years working experience in related field

Ability to edit and create documentation that is accurate, complete, clear, precise, and concise

Ability to explain technical concepts to peers, people from various parts of the organization, and non-technical people

Can extract and comprehend system operation from engineering documentation from both a software and mechanical perspective (e.g., schematics and subsystem specification documents)

Strong capacity for both logical and creative thinking

Experience with HTML, XML, DITA, Markdown, Github, SQL, and / or Python is a plus

Benefits Aetna PPO and HSA plans with multiple medical plan options

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental and vision plans with options to reduce paycheck contributions

Company paid HSA contributions when enrolled in the high-deductible medical plan

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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and vacation time, and paid holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal services, and pet insurance

Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$60,000 - $150,000 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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