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 toolAbility to work with a diverse team in several physical locationsMechanical / Electrical / Operator Tech Writer Experience / Knowledge required preferred in the defense industryValidation / Verification on-vehicle experience a plus2 years Content Management System (CMS) experience a plusCustomer Interaction / Customer Service skills requiredBasic understanding of interactive electronic technical manual functionality development processes and markup languages is preferredFamiliarity with relevant military and commercial standardsCertain positions may require specialized technical knowledgeWorking knowledge of hydraulics mechanics electronics and system operations to write technical documentationWorking knowledge of publication softwareAbility to understand and translate engineering designs into understandable language for non-engineers while maintaining the desired meaningAbility 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 timeAbility to concentrate attention to detail and command of the English languageExperience Required
Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience plus 5 additional years of relevant experienceFamiliarity with relevant military and commercial standards.Mechanical / Electrical / Operator Tech Writer Experience / Knowledge Required preferred in the defense industryExperience Preferred
Defense Industry experienceAutomotive Industry experienceIf interested in learning more about this position please email your resume to and I will call back with more information.
Key Skills
Proofreading,Adobe Acrobat,Content Management Systems,Technical Writing,Visio,Microsoft Powerpoint,Sharepoint,XML,Confluence,Wiki Systems,Word Processing,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Contract
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1