Technical Writer- Level 1
Artech LLC
NORTH READING, MA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$36–$44 Per Hour
SKILLS
Best Practices, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Document Management, Documentation, Editing, Electromechanical Design, English Language, Git, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Interviewing Skills, Mechanical Testing, Prototyping, Robotics Software, Software Development, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Integration (SI), System Test, Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Equipment, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
NORTH READING, MA
POSTED
1 day ago
location: North Reading, MA 01864 (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.
- Were 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.
Qualifications:
- 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
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
- 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
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