Overview: The Technical Writer will be responsible for writing clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation for technical and non-technical audiences. This role involves collaborating with engineers and subject matter experts to transform complex information into accessible content. The ideal candidate will have strong technical writing skills, analytical thinking, and experience with documentation tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with engineering teams to document new features during development cycles.
Conduct comprehensive analysis of engineering source data, including drawings, schematics, and specifications, to design and develop technical publications that meet varying complex levels.
Lead or contribute to the development of moderate-to-complex publication projects by leveraging analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure data accuracy and usability for the end-user.
Collaborate with internal and external company SMEs, or platform specialists, to gather, interpret, and validate technical information.
Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation standards, including policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Review and analyze engineering drawings, schematics, software specifications, hardware interface specifications, and equipment specifications to develop precise and actionable documentation.
Prepare publication outlines, project estimates, and schedules to support product development and planning.
Enhance user comprehension by incorporating diagrams, illustrations, graphs, and photographs into technical content, ensuring complex processes are visually clear and easy to follow.
Any additional duties assigned by management.
Qualifications & Experience: Any combination of education and/or experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:
No prior professional experience required – training provided
Direct industry experience in secondary machinery a plus
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Technical Communication, Engineering, or another related field, a plus
Ability to manage multiple tasks and interface effectively with stakeholders
Supervisory Responsibilities: None Key Skills & Abilities:
The ideal candidate must be a rigorous analytical thinker and problem solver with the following professional attributes:
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Problem-Solving
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
Technical Writing
Presentation Skills
Mathematics
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Location
Rochester Hills, MI
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Documentation Standardsunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Equipment Specificationunmatched
Hardware Specificationunmatched
Illustrating Abilityunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Project Estimatesunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Publicationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Software Specificationunmatched
Technical Publicationsunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Usability Engineeringunmatched
User Documentationunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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