Technical Writer II

Sterling Heights, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role:Technical Writer

Client:DOD-Aerospace

Location: Sterling Heights MI

Duration: 6-month contract w/ possible extension

Hourly Rate: up to $42.50/hr (W2 non-benefited)

You must be a US Citizen to apply.

Position Description:

Creates and revises complex technical documentation to support the marketing operation repair and maintenance of company products.
Ensures documents conform to company and government standards and specifications and language usage principles.
Creates and revises technical documentation using state-of-the-art publishing software technology including product descriptions detailed functional descriptions operating procedures fault isolation maintenance and repair procedures illustrated parts breakdown miscellaneous reports proposals marketing literature or other technical documentation pertaining to company products.
Ensures compliance with customer requirements government specifications engineering standards and language usage principles..

Required Skills:

2 years XML Authoring Tool Experience (e.g. Arbortext Epic Editor and Oxygen software)
MS Office Tools/Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint required; Access a plus)
2 years Adobe Acrobat Professional PDF Software - proficient for use of illustration markups; or use of a similar PDF (electronic) markup tool
Ability to work with a diverse team in several physical locations
Mechanical/Electrical/Operator Tech Writer Experience/Knowledge required preferred in the defense industry
Validation/Verification on-vehicle experience a plus
2 years Content Management System (CMS) experience a plus
Customer Interaction/Customer Service skills required
Basic understanding of interactive electronic technical manual functionality development processes and markup languages is preferred
Familiarity with relevant military and commercial standards
Certain positions may require specialized technical knowledge
Working knowledge of hydraulics mechanics electronics and system operations to write technical documentation
Working knowledge of publication software
Ability to understand and translate engineering designs into understandable language for non-engineers while maintaining the desired meaning
Ability to write technical documentation of limited scope and complexity engage in problem-solving discussions with cross-functional team members provide guidance to cross-functional team members and ensure documents are produced on time
Ability to concentrate attention to detail and command of the English language

Experience Required

Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience plus 5 additional years of relevant experience
Familiarity with relevant military and commercial standards.
Mechanical/Electrical/Operator Tech Writer Experience/Knowledge Required preferred in the defense industry

Experience Preferred

Defense Industry experience
Automotive Industry experience

If interested in learning more about this position please email your resume to and I will call back with more information.

Role:Technical WriterClient:DOD-AerospaceLocation: Sterling Heights MIDuration: 6-month contract w/ possible extensionHourly Rate: up to $42.50/hr (W2 non-benefited)You must be a US Citizen to apply. Position Description:Creates and revises complex technical documentation to support the marketing op...