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Senior Technical WriterSterling Engineering • La Grange, IL, US
Senior Technical Writer

Senior Technical Writer

Sterling Engineering • La Grange, IL, US
5 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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  • This position will require someone to be 100% Onsite out of the La Grange, IL Facility
  • This position will require someone to be 100% Onsite out of the La Grange, IL Facility

Title : Senior Technical Writer

Location : La Grange, IL – 100% Onsite

Duration and hire type : Contract to Hire

Overview : Sterling Engineering / Staffing is currently looking for a Senior Technical Writer for one of our clients in the La Grange, IL area. Sterling has a rich history of delivering top talent to our clients. We are a nationwide Staffing Firm with over 100 clients and works primarily with Fortune 1000 corporations.

Hourly Rate : $45-50 / hr

Benefits : As a Contract Employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical Plans to choose from, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Plan.

Job Description :

This position is for a Senior Lead Technical Writer that is an expert in Adobe Structured FrameMaker. The position requires attention to detail and great organizational skills. Candidates should be able to multi-task and work on several jobs at a time. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and be willing to work as part of a collaborative team. The candidate should have experience working with very large books from 300-1000 pages containing upwards of 20+ chapters. The candidate will work very closely with a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in developing Technical Publications. The candidate should have a strong technical background. Experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Create technical content for an array of different publications using Adobe Structured FrameMaker
  • Work hand in hand with SME to develop content
  • Establish and maintain writing standards
  • Commitment to working within the organizational structure and templates in place for Technical Publications
  • Work closely with engineering staff on technical issues
  • Work as part of a team and share knowledge freely
  • Request / take photos as necessary
  • Create or edit graphics as necessary
  • Provide weekly status updates on current projects

    • Education and Training :

  • Minimum 10 years of Tech Writing experience
  • Minimum 4 years of experience using Adobe Structured FrameMaker
  • College degree preferred

    • Qualifications and Experience :

  • High level of technical writing skills
  • Relatively high level of analytical ability where problems are complex
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication and conflict management skills
  • Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
  • Excellent computer skills (MS Office suite)
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and InDesign preferred

    • Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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