Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Editing, English Language, Installation Guide, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Documentation, Quality Assurance, Science Journalism, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Support Documentation, Technical Presentation, Technical Writing, User Documentation, Writing Skills
Title: Technical Writer
Location: Buffalo Grove
Contract
Shift: 1st Shift
Compensation: $35-38/hr
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Must have Skill Set: Technical writing experience, strong written communication skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, attention to detail, ability to work cross-functionally with technical teams.
Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer to create, edit, and maintain specialized documentation that translates complex technical information into clear, user-friendly materials. This role will work closely with engineers, developers, product managers, and subject matter experts to develop documentation including user guides, SOPs, work instructions, installation manuals, and training materials. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with the ability to quickly understand technical concepts and present them in a concise and accessible format for end users.
Job Duties:
- Produce high-quality documentation including work instructions, SOPs, user manuals, installation guides, and tutorials
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, developers, and product managers to gather technical information
- Review, edit, and standardize documentation to ensure consistency in formatting, style, and tone
- Create or incorporate diagrams, screenshots, graphs, and other visuals to improve user understanding
- Research products and processes to accurately document technical concepts and workflows
- Update and maintain documentation as products, systems, or processes evolve
- Ensure documentation is accurate, organized, and accessible for end users
- Work cross-functionally with QA, engineering, and other departments to support documentation needs
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
- 2–5+ years of technical writing or related experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong grammar and editing abilities
- Ability to quickly learn and understand technical subject matter
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools required
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com