Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Technical Writer to work with the sensor team to develop engineering documentation, product specifications, and user manuals. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with extensive experience working in an engineering lab setting. They must have a strong desire to up-skill and self-develop, and the ability to work well both independently and in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering documentation, product specifications, and user manuals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand technical content and create presentable documentation.
• Transform existing documents into polished and understandable formats.
• Publish documents on Wiki and create user guides using the Adobe Suite.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience writing engineering documents, product sheets, and technical documents for engineering and product management teams.
• Experience publishing documents on Wiki and creating user guides in the Adobe Suite.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and InDesign.
• Ability to work closely with engineering teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BA/BS/MS/PhD in English, Journalism, or Engineering.

Work Environment

The position is onsite at our facility in North Reading. The work environment includes collaboration with engineering teams and the use of various technologies and equipment. Benefits include FTC benefits, 15 days of PTO, and 6 holidays.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Reading,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $55 - $65