Internship, Technical Editor, Service Engineering (Summer 2026)

What to Expect

This position is expected to begin around May 2026 and continue through August/September. Internships at Tesla are generally full-time, onsite roles that last a minimum of 12 weeks.

International Students: If your work authorization is via CPT, consult your school regarding your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week onsite. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

About the Team

Tesla is seeking talented writing and editing students who are interested in the field of Content Editing and Technical Writing. The Service Engineering exists uniquely at the intersection of firmware/hardware design, service, diagnostics, manufacturing, quality and reliability. Service Engineering multiplies efforts of service in the areas of diagnostics, repairs and maintenance, while simultaneously reducing the need for each. As a Service Engineering Technical Editor Intern, you will partner with engineering teams to create and refine diagnostic procedures and documentation for use by non-engineers. You will improve editorial and visual standards for documentation and recommend new designs, layouts and formatting as needed.

What You'll Do

• Create and update diagnostic information and procedures contained in the diagnostics database
• 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
• Are organized, detail-oriented, and can multi-task well
• Edit content according to a style guide and enforce organization standards
• Manage tasks and information flow using collaboration software (such as JIRA, Wrike, SharePoint, Quickbase and custom databases)

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Technical Writing or related field of study with a graduation date between August 2026 - December 2027
• Ability to edit and create documentation that is accurate, complete, clear, specific and as concise as possible
• Ability to explain technical concepts to peers, people from different parts of the organization and non-technical people
• Aptitude with transcribing written words from non-native speakers
• Impeccable written and verbal communication
• Experience with various communications media and advanced formatting and presentation skills
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and evaluate priorities
• Markup language experience (such as HTML, XML, DITA XML, or SGML) is a plus

Compensation and Benefits Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Medical plans > 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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/hour + 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.