Technical Writer -US

Technical Writer

Location: Houston, Texas (2-3 days office)

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

• Gather and analyze the requirements for technical documentation, according to the client and the target audience.
• Create user manuals, design specifications, standard operating procedures, repair manuals, and other (printed or digital) technical documentation by identifying the requirements per the required domain.
• Collaborate closely with SMEs, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure quality, usability, safety compliance of the documents.
• Work proactively with project teams and to ensure that all information is technically accurate, comprehensive, and in compliance with documentation standards.
• Effectively manage documentation projects and deliver effective customer-focused documentation.
• Familiar with a content management system (CMS) to manage the lifecycle of technical documentation, including draft, review, and publish phases.

Primary Skills:

• Must have expertise in Technical Writing and Documentation.
• Must have great understanding of the automotive/ Oil & Gas industry.
• Must be able to identify, analyze, and write technical requirements for automotive/aerospace industrial documentation.
• Must know the difference between functionality-based specifications and design-based specifications.
• Must have hands-on writing experience of user manuals, repair manuals, design specifications, standard operating procedures, part catalogues, etc.
• Must have knowledge of INCOSE guidelines and other requirement writing guidelines.
• Must have hands-on experience of working on XML-based authoring tools (e.g., Adobe FrameMaker, OxygenXML, Arbortext, Windchill, etc.).
• Must have the knowledge of international industry standards and must adhere to it when writing the requirements documentation.
• Must have the understanding of software-based automotive systems related to telematics, navigation, entertainment, electronics, sensors and control, communications and networking, ECU and CAN Bus, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 4G/5G, autonomous and functional safety, cyber security for vehicles, etc.

Secondary Skills:

• Quick learner, ability to adapt.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English, should be able to differentiate between U.S. and U.K. English.
• Basic knowledge of creating technical illustrations (2D/3D drawings).
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Team player, ability to interface with cross-functional teams.

Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering/Technology in any specialization