Technical Writer - Entry level

Artech LLC
  • North Reading, MA
  • $35–$44 Per Hour
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8 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Writer (Entry Level)
location: North Reading, MA (100% Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Pa range: $36.00-$44.00 per hour on W2

Job Description:
  • Client's Integrated System Test (IST) division designs complex electro-mechanical test equipment for critical next generation technology.
  • We’re looking for a Technical Writer to transform evolving engineering and factory knowledge into clear, structured documentation that helps customers and internal teams install, operate, maintain, and service our systems.

Responsibilities:
  • Write and maintain installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures for new and existing products
  • Reorganize, edit, and update manuals, notices, and technical bulletins to improve clarity, findability, and accuracy
  • Collect raw technical information from multiple sources and compile it into clear and accurate overviews
  • Identify and interview subject matter experts across hardware, software, and robotics to close knowledge gaps quickly
  • Coordinate cross-functional discussions to address urgent factory or customer issues
  • Advocate for technical writing best practices while reviewing and peer editing documents
  • Participate in required meetings, including some held outside of typical work hours to accommodate our international team
  • Travel expectations are less than 5% of work requirements

Must Have:
  • 2 plus years of technical writing experience.
  • BA/BS degree in technical writing/communications/English or similar fields
  • Previous experience in writing and maintaining installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures for new and existing products.
  • Proven ability to write clear, concise text about complex technical topics (samples required).
  • Experience photographing technical equipment and/or creating clear explanatory visuals.
  • Experience following a style guide and producing consistent, structured content.
  • Able to manage multiple documentation requests and meet deadlines in a fast-changing prototype environment.
  • Desire to work with diverse team members in our local factory and across the world.

Preferred Skills:
  • Proficiency with industry-standard technical writing software (MadCap Flare preferred).
  • Understanding of Git-based version control software (nice to have).

Numbers & Facts

LocationNorth Reading, MA
Salary$35–$44 Per Hour

Skills

  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Content Structureunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Editingunmatched
  • Electromechanical Designunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Gitunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Interviewing Skillsunmatched
  • Mechanical Testingunmatched
  • Prototypingunmatched
  • Robotics Softwareunmatched
  • Software Developmentunmatched
  • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
  • Style Guideunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • System Testunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Test Equipmentunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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