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Senior Technical WriterUltimate Staffing • San Diego, CA, US
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Senior Technical Writer

Senior Technical Writer

Ultimate Staffing • San Diego, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Senior Technical Writer

Location : San Diego, CA 92131 (Scripps Ranch)

Full-time ONSITE position

Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

Pay : $90,000 - $100,000

Direct Hire

  • Company is ITAR Compliant - requiring all employees to be US Citizens or Permanent Residents
  • Must be able to clear a background check and drug screen

An industry leading global provider of continuous emission monitoring systems is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to join their team. This individual researches, creates, and edits operational, instructional, maintenance, and test procedural documents in accordance with internal guidelines by utilizing skills as a seasoned, experienced technical writer with a full understanding of industry standards / practices for technical documentation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Use skills as a seasoned, experienced technical writer with a full understanding of industry standards / practices for technical documentation.
  • Research, create, and edit operational, instructional, maintenance, and test procedural documents in accordance with internal guidelines as well as industry standards and best practices.
  • Conduct interviews with and observe work performed by various users, technical staff, and production staff to gather data for documentation.
  • Gather photographs and other useful media to enhance and provide visual clarification of documents.
  • Research and translate technical information into manuals and / or documents for nontechnical and technical users.
  • May audit processes and specifications.
  • Produce work product that confirms to the company documentation and quality assurance standards.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office products (MS Word, etc.) to prepare documents.
  • Work on documentation of diverse scope.
  • Coordinate reviews and approvals of draft documents with subject matter experts prior to finalizing / releasing documents.
  • Interact with internal and external personnel at all levels.
  • Performs housekeeping and clean-up tasks as required
  • Performs all other duties requested, directed, or assigned
  • Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related discipline and 10-15 years of directly related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 10 years "hands-on" experience with researching, creating, and editing manufacturing / test procedures, user manuals and other technical documentation.
  • Must have experience creating a 50-100 page User Manual from cover to cover.
  • Extensive manufacturing background with technical products, preferably consumer electronics or medical device.
  • Must have expert experience working in MS Word, with knowledge of formatting, paragraph styles, table of contents.
  • Software : MS Word (Advanced), Adobe Illustrator
  • ERP knowledge / experience; experience with IFS preferred
  • Ideal Candidate Attributes :

  • Extensive knowledge of gathering information for and creating technical documentation for manufacturing and testing of technical products.
  • Excellent information gathering skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of reading, interpreting, and understanding technical drawings, diagrams, procedures, manuals and instructions.
  • Exceptional ability in creating technical documentation for non-technical persons.
  • Ability to analyze and comprehend information and inquiries furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
  • Exceptional English grammar skills.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Good computer skills, especially MS Word, and ability to comprehend ERP.
  • Self-starter with ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated

    Los Angeles county

    , to the extent our customers

    require

    a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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