Jobs · Marketing · California

Technical Writer

Horizontal Talent · Hayward, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteMarketing$29–$60/hrContract

Responsibilities

  • Research, write, edit, and publish documentation for manufacturing operations and serviceability processes
  • Work closely with engineers, project managers, technicians, quality personnel, and leadership to gather requirements and clarify technical details
  • Create clear digital documentation, including visuals and images, that follows established style and platform standards
  • Create web-based training content using Articulate
  • Collect feedback from users and stakeholders to improve clarity, usability, and effectiveness of documentation
  • Help ensure documentation consistency across teams, tools, and processes
  • Manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities while meeting deadlines
  • Support process documentation and collaboration with subject matter experts

Requirements

  • 6 to 7 years of technical writing experience, ideally in manufacturing procedures
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in writing and editing
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Experience using Oxygen XML Editor, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe tools such as Photoshop and Acrobat
  • Ability to capture and improve digital photographs for documentation use
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Skills

  • Technical writing experience in manufacturing procedures
  • Strong communication skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Experience with technical writing tools and platforms
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Experience with web-based training content creation

Preferred Skills

  • Experience creating manufacturing content in the automotive, EV, or high-tech industries
  • Familiarity with Dozuki, Articulate, Slack, CATIA, JIRA, Confluence, document management tools, or PLM systems
  • Experience with electrical, mechanical, automotive, or sensor hardware
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams
  • Interest in improving training, serviceability, and operational excellence

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