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Ultimate Staffing is hiring: Senior Technical Content Developer in San Diego

Ultimate Staffing, San Diego, CA, US

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Senior Technical Writer Location: San Diego, CA 92131 (Scripps Ranch) Full-time ONSITE position Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Company is ITAR Compliant - requiring all employees to be US Citizens or Permanent Residents **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. 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. Produce work product that confirms to the company documentation and quality assurance standards. Utilize Microsoft Office products (MS Word, etc.) to prepare documents. Coordinate reviews and approvals of draft documents with subject matter experts prior to finalizing/releasing documents. Performs housekeeping and clean-up tasks as required 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; 10 years hands-on experience with researching, creating, and editing manufacturing/test procedures, user manuals and other technical documentation. ~ 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 ~ experience with IFS preferred Extensive knowledge of gathering information for and creating technical documentation for manufacturing and testing of technical products. Exceptional English grammar skills. 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.