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