What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer - II position at Intellectt Inc?
Role: Technical Writer - II
Location: Princeton, NJ - 8540
Duration: 06 Months
The Lead Technical Writer is responsible for taking complex, technical information and
translating it into an easily understandable format, per customer guidelines. The Lead
Technical Writer will work closely with experienced writers and other internal employees
to interpret contractual specifications, engineering drawings, reports, and other data to
ensure production of technical documentation that complies with customer
requirements.
Essential Functions:
· Writes and edits other writer's technical documents/manuals according to customer specifications.
· Researches existing data to maximize use of previously developed text and/or illustrations.
· Drafts text materials to ensure text and illustrations are completed and coordinated per final product
requirements.
· Documents and archives technical data over long periods in an efficient, established method to aid in
future related projects.
· Tracks and records time spent on projects.
· Communicates status of work and any requirements for additional information to management.
· Completes assigned tasks according to established deadlines, customer specifications, and company
policies and procedures.
Experience:
· Four to six (4-6) years experience writing complete, complex technical documents, including
organizing the document and working with internal and external personnel (e.g., agencies, customer) is
required.
*Technical Experience:
· Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and
Microsoft PowerPoint is required.
· Intermediate level of proficiency with Adobe tools with higher level experience for InDesign is
required.
· Intermediate knowledge of related fields, including illustrating, provisioning, and logistic support
analysis is preferred.