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Internship, Technical Illustrator, Service Engineering (Summer 2025)

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Tesla

19d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Design
  • Palo Alto

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a relevant degree, skilled in 3D tools, have CAD experience, and know Adobe Creative Suite. Organizational skills and detail orientation are essential.
  • You will create detailed drawings and animations from CAD data, collaborate with experts to produce manuals, and produce high-quality rendered images using Adobe Creative Suite tools.

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

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

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is expected to start in May and continue through August/September for a minimum of 12 weeks.

Is this internship remote or in-person?

The internship is in-person, requiring 40 hours of work each week.

Are international students eligible to apply?

Yes, international students can apply, but if their work authorization is through CPT, they should consult their school beforehand.

What qualifications are required to apply for the internship?

Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Technical Writing or a related field, with a graduation date between 2025 and 2026.

What tools and software should I be familiar with for this position?

Applicants should have experience with CATIA V5/V6, Solidworks, or similar CAD programs, as well as Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.

Will I be involved in creating illustrations during the internship?

Yes, interns will be responsible for creating accurate line drawings, renderings, and 3D animations for technical documentation.

What kind of projects will I work on?

Interns will work closely with subject matter experts to create high-quality Owner's Manual, Service Manual, and support documentation.

Is there a compensation for the internship?

Yes, the expected compensation for this internship is between $22.84 and $31.97 per hour, plus benefits.

What benefits will I receive as a Tesla intern?

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k), employee stock purchase plans, paid holidays, paid sick time, and more.

What skills are preferred for this position?

Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and evaluate priorities, with the ability to create and manipulate technical drawings and illustrations.

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to having the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars. There are currently over 275,000 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and Solar Roof. As the world’s only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.