The technical writing intern on the Zoox BaseOps team will author and edit all types of BaseOps technical publications. This role will create and update the technical documentation associated with service repair procedures, maintenance procedures, electrical diagrams, wiring harness information, and parts guides to support the BaseOps Service team. 

Requirements

  • Currently working towards a B.S. or M.S. in a relevant program
  • Good academic standing
  • Can commit to at least a 12-week internship
  • At least one previous industry internship, co-op, or project completed in a relevant area
  • Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California for the duration of the internship
  • Interns at Zoox may not use any proprietary information they are working on as part of their thesis, any published work with their university, or to be distributed to anyone outside of Zoox.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in English (w/ technical writing focus), Technical Writing, Automotive Technology, or Automotive Engineering
  • Practical experience with writing and editing
  • Strong written and oral communication skills 
  • Exhibit high attention to detail 
  • Ability to multi-task and manage workload to achieve project deliverable deadlines 
  • Ability to approach the role with a can-do, team-player attitude

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience in the automotive industry with repair and diagnostic processes
  • Experience with CATIA, JIRA, Confluence, GIT, Oxygen XML, Adobe Creative Suite, XML, CMS
Compensation
The monthly salary range for this position is $5,500 to $7,500. Compensation will vary based on role, degree level and type, and benefits will be offered based on eligibility. Additional benefits may include medical insurance, 401k, and a housing stipend.


Vaccine Mandate
Employees working in this position will be required to have received a vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and/or the World Health Organization. In addition, employees who are eligible for a COVID-19 booster vaccine (“Booster”) will be required to receive a Booster. Employees will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant’s ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.

About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.


A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.