Technical Writer

Technical Writer - CONTRACT POSITION

Job Description

About Us

STAR7 LLC is a leading language and content service provider committed to delivering high-quality language and content development solutions to clients worldwide. We are seeking a talented Technical Writer to join our Product Knowledge team and contribute to the smooth operation of our technical authoring projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Collecting Technical information (i.e. technical specifications, technical drawings, 3D models, pneumatic schematics, hydraulic schematics, manufacturer’s system/equipment documentation, physical surveys of procedures/times).
• Content Authoring, following indicated standards and using traditional authoring tools (i.e. InDesign, FrameMaker, Xpress, Word, etc.), or authoring platforms (XML-based).
• Manage Illustration Authoring performed by internal graphic designers and external graphic suppliers using applications (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Catia Composer, etc.)
• Review Content using various applications (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Catia Composer, etc.).
• Follow Review Cycle: Review, Correct, and Integrate Content after Client/Client Representative feedback to ensure Client approval and satisfaction.
• Oversee Publication and Delivery of documentation on the (CMS) platform.
• Archives source, process, and produced documentation following company standards.
• Report Progress and Status of the assigned projects (KPI) to the manager(s) in charge, following the applicable criteria.
• Client Interaction & Travel: conduct business trips to Client and supplier facilities (in Baltimore, MD) and participate in periodical progress meetings, workshop meetings, etc. when requested by Client(s).

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in technical authoring
• A Technical Degree, such as in Engineering (mechanical or electrical)
• Knowledge of authoring platforms known as Content Management Systems (CMS) based on XML
• Ability to travel on work-sponsored trips to/from Baltimore, MD (whenever needed/requested by client(s))

Preferred

• Previous experience with the railway industry, the technical training fields, etc. is preferred
• Some knowledge of 2D graphic applications (illustrator, photoshop, etc.)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Salary : $35 - $40