Senior Technical Writer Job at Sterling Engineering in La Grange

Join to apply for the Senior Technical Writer role at Sterling Engineering 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Technical Writer role at Sterling Engineering 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. #inPR 48301918 Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sterling Engineering by 2x Get notified about new Senior Technical Writer jobs in La Grange, IL . Chicago, IL $81,120 - $117,173.33 1 month ago Chicago, IL $150,000 - $200,000 19 hours ago Chicago, IL $63,093.33 - $85,626.66 1 month ago Chicago, IL $85,580 - $113,451.80 3 weeks ago Technical Writer/Editor, Policies & Procedures Chicago, IL $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 2 days ago Rosemont, IL $87,560.00 - $131,340.00 4 days ago Human Resources SME Content Writer and/or Reviewer (Contract) Senior Digital Designer & Content Writer - Financial Communications International Human Resources SME Content Writer and/or Reviewer (Contract) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr