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Position Summary:
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated technical writer to work with engineers to document our manufacturing processes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to building the sustainable energy future in Gigafactory Nevada.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Required Education & Experience:
- Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings is a plus.
- Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is a plus.
- Ability to use macro features in order to capture close-up detail.
- Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
- Ability to translate verbal information into clearly written procedures.
- 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.
- Manipulation of files between camera and computer.
- Experience creating process documentation that clearly and efficiently communicates concepts, ideas, and instructions.
- Well organized with meticulous attention to detail.
- Formatting and editing of digital images, including image size and resolution, color, brightness and contrast, rotation and cropping, etc.
- Degree in writing, engineering, drafting, or related field, or 3 years pertinent experience.
- Demonstrated excellence in digital photography including but not limited to the following:
- Attention to aspect ratio and subject framing.
- Excellent listening and observation skills.
- Still and motion photography.