Technical Writer, Cell Manufacturing Tesla - 3.3 Austin, TX Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Content creation for technical audiences Engineering Document control experience within manufacturing industry Technical writing experience within manufacturing Process improvement English Mid-level Factory operations documentation Manufacturing standard operating procedures Manufacturing facility experience Digital photography software Photo editing Project task coordination Organizational skills Collaboration with manufacturing teams Managing projects Grammar Experience Customer service problem-solving Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Cross-functional communication Standard operating procedures drafting Full Job Description What to Expect The Technical Writer uses people skills, technical expertise, and writing skills alongside Engineers and other workers to document the details of manufacturing processes and equipment operation. The ideal candidate understands high volume manufacturing, can clearly communicate complex processes using simple instructions, and is excellent in cross functional task organization and execution. The candidate is familiar with technical writing, can capture live information quickly using notes, recordings, and photographs, and then transform this information into accurate instructions and visual aids. Manufacturing Instructions (MIs) are the singular record of Tesla's processes, supporting departments like Production, Maintenance, and Quality. What You'll Do Work within a dynamic, high volume manufacturing setting, including close quarters, concrete floors, large areas Receive and process work requests for live capture, revision updates, driving approvals, or process improvement tasks Organize competing demands, meeting deadlines across multiple documents and projects simultaneously Own tasks to completion and proactively communicate status updates to all stakeholders Start with live capture notes or subject matter expert submitted content and develop finished, standardized instructions Drive developed instructions through multiple reviews for cross functional approvals Support Training and Development team initiatives What You'll Bring Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, with a proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation Excellent listening and observation skills, organization, and meticulous attention to detail Excellent customer service skills, finding solutions to urgent tasks while maintaining standards, owning tasks to completion, and communicating proactively with stakeholders Demonstrated excellence in document management and digital photography: including styles and template; capturing live images, and editing for size, brightness, contrast, rotation, cropping, etc. Ability to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines, simultaneously managing multiple documents and projects Experience in a high volume manufacturing setting is a plus Degree in Engineering or training in technical disciplines is a plus, or equivalent experience Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program 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.