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Technical Writer
Onsite Position
Canonsburg, PA
R&D Documentation Specialist
Job Summary:
The R&D Documentation Specialist works under the supervision of a senior team member to create documentation deliverables. This role requires strong research, writing, and editing skills. The specialist collaborates with development teams to stay informed of product updates and determine the need for new documentation, revisions, and corrections. This position plays a key role in ensuring high-quality, user-centric content that supports product usability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create user documentation, tutorials, microcopy/user interface copy, and videos.
- Update and revise previously released documentation.
- Work closely with product teams and subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and quality.
- Gain proficiency in documentation tools, processes, and procedures.
- Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in technical writing, documentation, or content creation is a plus.
Special Requirements:
- This position does not qualify for immigration sponsorship.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong ability to gather and analyze technical and product information with attention to detail.
- Ability to develop high-quality, user-centric documentation with consistency and accuracy.
- Familiarity with documentation authoring tools and structured content development.
Additional Desired Characteristics:
- Familiarity with documentation tools such as oXygen, DITA, XML, and Git.
- Experience with version control, user-centered design processes, and agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of Camtasia or similar video editing tools.
Other Duties:
- This job description is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you a US Citizen or a Green Card holder?
Ability to Commute:
- Canonsburg, PA 15317 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Canonsburg, PA 15317: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $30
