Engineering Technical Writer

Engineering Technical Writer

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly collaborative Technical Writer to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation that supports our engineering processes, product development, and compliance requirements. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with the potential to transition into a full-time role based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation, including engineering specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), user manuals, installation guides, test plans, and reports.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and QA teams to gather technical information.
• Translate complex technical concepts into user-friendly documentation for internal and external audiences.
• Ensure documentation complies with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Manage version control and documentation updates throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support internal knowledge base and training materials as needed.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The role requires working fully on-site at our San Diego location. Our company is a cutting-edge innovator committed to delivering high-performance solutions that push the boundaries of technology and engineering excellence.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $40.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actALENTaccommodation@actalentservices.com