Sr. Technical Writer - GFNY
The Role The Senior/Staff Technical Writer will work alongside engineers and other technical writers to document the fine details of manufacturing processes and equipment operation and lead and coordinate the work of the rest of the team of Technical Writers.
They will be the responsible owner of the Technical Writing work at the site to ensure that is completed on time and to the highest standards of excellence.
He/She is familiar with technical writing and can quickly capture information with notes, recordings, and photographs.
Once captured, he/she can transform this information into clear Manufacturing Instructions (MIs), visual aids, training checklists, and maintenance instructions.
MIs are the singular record of how Tesla's products are assembled, making them the processes that hundreds of our production associates follow.
They will also be responsible for ensuring that the Document Management Standards and Change Management Standards are understood and adhered to by the Technical Writing Team to ensure ISO9001:
2015 compliance.
Responsibilities Composing instructional documents on factory topics.
Moving step-by-step through factory topics with engineers, taking notes and photographs for new documentation along the way.
Consistent style and formatting defined by detailed templates.
Promptly and clearly escalating issues and questions verbally and/or via email during documentation drafting.
The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
He/She appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility.
He/She looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job.
This role will lead and manage a small team of Technical Writers.
Specific managerial duties include, but are not limited to, interviewing/hiring future technical writers, technical training and professional development of team members, coordinating and prioritizing work for the team, and tracking/reporting on key metrics.
Requirements Experience creating process documentation that clearly and efficiently communicates concepts, ideas, and instructions.
Ability to translate verbal information into clearly written procedures.
Demonstrated excellence in digital photography including but not limited to the following:
Still and motion photography.
Attention to aspect ratio and subject framing.
Ability to use macro features in order to capture close-up detail.
Manipulation of files between camera and computer.
Formatting and editing of digital images, including image size and resolution, color, brightness and contrast, rotation and cropping, etc.
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is a plus.
Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings is a plus.
Ability to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines (simultaneously managing multiple documentation projects).
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, with a proficiency in English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Excellent listening and observation skills.
Well organized with meticulous attention to detail.
Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) LGBTQ
care concierge services 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 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 Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Recommended Skills Analytical Attention To Detail Change Management Communication Coordinating Cropping Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
They will be the responsible owner of the Technical Writing work at the site to ensure that is completed on time and to the highest standards of excellence.
He/She is familiar with technical writing and can quickly capture information with notes, recordings, and photographs.
Once captured, he/she can transform this information into clear Manufacturing Instructions (MIs), visual aids, training checklists, and maintenance instructions.
MIs are the singular record of how Tesla's products are assembled, making them the processes that hundreds of our production associates follow.
They will also be responsible for ensuring that the Document Management Standards and Change Management Standards are understood and adhered to by the Technical Writing Team to ensure ISO9001:
2015 compliance.
Responsibilities Composing instructional documents on factory topics.
Moving step-by-step through factory topics with engineers, taking notes and photographs for new documentation along the way.
Consistent style and formatting defined by detailed templates.
Promptly and clearly escalating issues and questions verbally and/or via email during documentation drafting.
The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
He/She appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility.
He/She looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job.
This role will lead and manage a small team of Technical Writers.
Specific managerial duties include, but are not limited to, interviewing/hiring future technical writers, technical training and professional development of team members, coordinating and prioritizing work for the team, and tracking/reporting on key metrics.
Requirements Experience creating process documentation that clearly and efficiently communicates concepts, ideas, and instructions.
Ability to translate verbal information into clearly written procedures.
Demonstrated excellence in digital photography including but not limited to the following:
Still and motion photography.
Attention to aspect ratio and subject framing.
Ability to use macro features in order to capture close-up detail.
Manipulation of files between camera and computer.
Formatting and editing of digital images, including image size and resolution, color, brightness and contrast, rotation and cropping, etc.
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is a plus.
Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings is a plus.
Ability to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines (simultaneously managing multiple documentation projects).
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, with a proficiency in English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Excellent listening and observation skills.
Well organized with meticulous attention to detail.
Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) LGBTQ
care concierge services 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 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 Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Recommended Skills Analytical Attention To Detail Change Management Communication Coordinating Cropping Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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