Technical Writer

Position Description

• Creates and revises complex technical documentation to support the marketing, operation, repair, and maintenance of company products.
• Ensures documents conform to company and government standards and specifications and language usage principles.
• Creates and revises technical documentation using state-of-the-art publishing software technology, including: Product descriptions, Detailed functional description, Operating procedures, Fault isolation, Maintenance and repair procedures, Illustrated parts breakdown (IPB), Miscellaneous reports, Proposals, Marketing literature, Other technical documentation pertaining to company products
• Ensures compliance with customer requirements, government specifications, engineering standards, and language usage principles.
• Researches and consults with engineering staff on systems and equipment to create and revise technical documentation.
• Analyzes and interprets engineering drawings and other technical data to translate information into technical documentation.
• Evaluates illustrations and graphics to determine how to best utilize them within the documentation.
• Requests the creation of new illustrations/graphics or changes to existing illustrations/graphics.
• Assists in evaluating project requirements by providing time and cost estimates.
• May interface with customers on project content and technical issues.
• Participates in reviews and validation efforts (onsite and offsite) for technical writing assignments.
• Assists with overall design of technical documentation by providing input to format and style.
• May lead small or portions of large technical writing assignments.
• May perform or participate in unit and/or system testing on Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge on industry trends, practices, and applications.
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus 2 additional years of relevant experience.
• XML Authoring Tool Experience (e.g. Arbortext Epic Editor and Oxygen software)
• Content Management System (CMS) experience
• Defense Industry experience Automotive Industry experience
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electronics, and system operations to write technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of publication software.
• Ability to understand and translate engineering designs into understandable language for non-engineers while maintaining the desired meaning.
• Ability to write technical documentation of limited scope and complexity.
• Ability to engage in problem-solving discussions with cross-functional team members.
• Ability to provide guidance to cross-functional team members.
• Ability to ensure documents are produced on time.
• Strong concentration, attention to detail, and command of the English language.
• Proficiency in MS Office Tools/Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint required; Access a plus).