Technical Writer

Overview

On Site
$$35.94 - $48/hr
Contract - W2
Contract - to 2025-12-26

Skills

Technical Writer

Job Details

Job Description:
Responsibilities:
  • Assess the current state of technical documentation throughout the Hardware IP organization, identifying strengths, gaps, and improvement areas.
  • Consult with cross-functional (XFN) teams to understand their documentation stXXgies, requirements, and challenges.
  • Work closely with engineering leadership and technical staff to gather input and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Develop a comprehensive documentation management strategy, addressing.
  • Version control and revision tracking.
  • Update communication processes.
  • Permissions management.
  • Standardization of formats and templates for consistency and usability.
  • Gather and integXX feedback from stakeholders on the proposed strategy, iterating as needed.
  • Initiate and help implement the infrastructure required to support the new documentation management approach, including tool selection and process definition.
  • Create clear, engaging training materials (slides, courses, guides) to facilitate adoption of the new strategy by engineering and support teams.
  • Produce or update additional technical documentation as required, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Serve as a point of contact for documentation best practices and provide guidance to teams during the transition.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in technical publications or engineering documentation, preferably within manufacturing or engineering environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in documentation tools and technologies (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, publishing software, CAD tools, XML/SGML editors).
  • Deep knowledge of documentation management systems and best practices, particularly for large engineering organizations.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements related to technical documentation.
  • Proven ability to work independently, engage stakeholders, and drive projects to completion.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Writing.
  • Positive references from previous employers or clients.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience leading documentation strategy or change management initiatives.
  • Familiarity with permission management systems (e.g., techprotect) and secure document handling.
  • Experience developing and delivering training to technical teams.
  • Knowledge of industry standards for documentation (e.g., ISO, ITIL, ATA, or similar frameworks).
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