Internship, Technical Writer, Energy Engineering

What to ExpectConsider before submitting an application:This position is expected to start around January 2026 and continue through the Winter/Spring term (ending approximately May 2026) or continuing into Summer 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.The Technical Writer Intern will join the Tesla Industrial Energy Product Management team, which is responsible for the large-scale industrial energy storage products, including Megapack and Powerpack, that fulfill a key role in Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. This team defines, launches, and maintains products across global markets, while supporting the ongoing development of technical content and collateral for global sales, finance, engineering, and above all, Tesla customers.This internship is a unique opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals who are pioneering technologies that will transform the energy landscape. If you are eager to take on challenges, learn from the best, and drive innovation, we invite you to join our dynamic team and be part of the revolution in the energy industry.As a member of the Product Management team, will be required to support multiple projects at once and help conceive of new pivotal content process initiatives in a fast-paced work environment. You will work with various subject matter experts across disciplines, including project engineers, software developers, IT managers, and other technical writers to develop and own content and content processes that serve a variety of battery hardware, power systems, and related software functionality. The content itself meets the highest standards of quality for a partner audience and can include a variety of deliverables such as specifications, installation guides, design manuals, owner's manuals, graphics and videos, terminology databases, and API documentation, all of which put the end-user first.Location: Palo Alto, CAWhat You'll DoInterview and collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather and document information and content processesDevelop concise and targeted technical content using a variety of authoring toolsEdit, revise, and transform raw content from a variety of sourcesInteract directly with hardware and/or software products to understand how they work in order to create content more effectively with the end-user in mindDrive consistent use of terminology and foster tools that help others do the sameFueled by this work, project-manage processes and play a key role in establishing programs that optimize and accelerate these processesEmbrace change and growthWhat You'll BringCurrently pursuing a Degree in Technical Writing, Technical Communications, or Professional or IT Communications with a strong technical focus, or related academic disciplineExemplary communication skills, with the highest proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and punctuationStrong knowledge of content development tools such as DITA-based XML authoring tools, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat ProExperience using collaboration and productivity tools such as Atlassian JIRA and Confluence, and the Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with Ux writing principles and best practices in digital application information architectureAgility and ability to pivot, manage conflicting priorities, drop and take up work as needed, and learn new thingsStrong curiosity about and passion for Tesla's missionAbility to communicate effectively with team members (face-to-face, virtually, and via e-mail and chat)Compensation and BenefitsBenefitsAs a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick time after 90 days of employment and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$ $50.00/hour + benefitsPay 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.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.