Are you a creative and detail-oriented student looking to dive into the world of technical illustration and documentation? Tesla is offering a Technical Illustrator Internship for Summer 2025, where you’ll be able to contribute to critical after-sales service engineering activities, including mechanical and collision repairs. This internship offers you the chance to work directly with cutting-edge technology and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
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Tesla Internship: Technical Illustrator
Location: Palo Alto, California (or Fremont, CA)
Duration: Summer 2025 (May – August/September 2025)
Job Type: Full-time, On-site Internship
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The Tesla Service Engineering Team:
The Service Engineering team at Tesla is responsible for creating high-quality technical illustrations and documentation for after-sales activities, including diagnostics and repair procedures. You’ll be directly involved in crafting step-by-step visual guides and diagrams for vehicle repair, maintenance, and owner-facing documentation.
What You’ll Do:
- Create accurate line drawings, renderings, and 3D animations using CATIA V5/V6 CAD data for parts catalogs, diagrams, and step-by-step procedures
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and Technical Writers to produce high-quality manuals and service documentation for both internal and external use
- Develop detailed, fully-rendered illustrations from photos or CAD data using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
- Create 3D technical drawings, exploded views, and illustrations using tools like Keyshot or 3D via Composer
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What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a creative student with a strong background in technical writing or illustrations who possesses:
- Enrollment in a Technical Writing, Publishing, or related field with a graduation date between 2025 and 2026
- Experience creating technical illustrations using 3D authoring tools like Keyshot or 3D via Composer
- Familiarity with CAD programs (CATIA V5/V6, SolidWorks, Autodesk, or similar)
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to manipulate/edit existing exploded views and technical drawings
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and prioritize projects.
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans (with $0 payroll contribution options)
- 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and additional financial benefits
- Paid life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- Paid sick time and holidays, back-up childcare, and more
- Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, pet insurance, and legal services
- Employee discounts and perks
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Expected Compensation
$22.84 – $31.97 per hour + benefits (Pay varies depending on factors like location, skills, and experience.)
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and veterans. We also provide reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
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