Job Description
Job Title: Technical Writer Location: North Reading, MADuration: 12-month contractPayrate: $55 to $68 per hourResponsibilities - 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:- Proven ability to write clear, concise text about complex technical topics (samples required)
- Proficiency with industry-standard technical writing software (MadCap Flare preferred)
- Experience photographing technical equipment and/or creating clear explanatory visuals
- Confidence documenting procedures on-the-fly in a prototype lab environment
- 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
- Understanding of Git-based version control software (nice to have)
- BA/BS degree in technical writing/communications/English or similar fields
- 3-10 years’ experience preferred.
- Candidates at the high end of the range will be expected to demonstrate expertise in leading large projects.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | NORTH READING, MA |
| Salary | $55–$68 Per Hour |
Skills
Best Practicesunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Document Managementunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Editingunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Gitunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Interviewing Skillsunmatched
Prototypingunmatched
Robotics Softwareunmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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