Job Title : - Technical Writer
Duration : - 12- Months- position (May go Longer)
Location : - Warren, Michigan
Shift : - 1st shift Job / Mon-Fri; 8am to 5pm with flexibility core hours between 9am to 3pm
Job Responsibilities :
MSID Technical Service Information Author
- Develop and author mechanical service information procedures and related technical content for the following commodities : Chassis, HVAC, Powertrain, Body, Interior, and Exterior.
- Edit existing mechanical service information content as required
- Utilize Teamcenter and Vis Mockup to create graphics from math data.
- Utilize Arbortext to develop the text of the procedures, while creating and using text strings when applicable.
- Manage publication content by section, subsection and information type
- Communicates information to and from internal and external customer organizations
- Proficient with use of MS Excel, MS Word, and Arbortext.
- Knowledge using CAD visualization techniques, with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup preferred
- Illustration and graphics development skills preferred
- Technical writing background is preferred
- Dealership experience as a technician preferred
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to clearly communicate complex subject matter
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
- Ability to work independently and with others
- Ability to work in a production-based environment with adherence to delivery schedule timing.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science or English, journalism, communications PERFERRED
- What degrees or certifications are required? Bachelor's degree in technical fields, automotive or engineering is required.
- Minimum years of experience?
Open to people who have recently graduated if they do not have much work experience. However, open to someone that has at least 5 years’ experience working at a dealership or car shop.
Technical Writing & Content Development : Ability to author and edit mechanical service procedures using Arbortext. Strong understanding of technical documentation standards and ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
CAD Visualization & Graphic Creation : Proficiency with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup for creating graphics from math data. Skills in illustration and graphics development to support service information.
Software Proficiency- Hands-on experience with Arbortext, MS Excel, and MS Word for content creation and management. Familiarity with CAD visualization techniques and related tools.