Internship, Technical Illustrator, Service Engineering (Summer 2025)

What to Expect

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. 

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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