Job Title: Technical WriterJob Description
We are seeking a Technical Writer specializing in Product Support to join our team. The role involves creating and editing owner manuals, user manuals, and technical documents for internal use related to industrial equipment and their components and technologies. The documentation will cover industrial products such as pump stations, water treatment systems, and industrial control panels. Candidates will utilize software including MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Pro, and pdf files to produce high-quality documentation.
Responsibilities
Create and edit owner manuals, installation manuals, and user manuals for industrial equipment and their components.
Interpret technical documents and make datasheets.
Develop supporting documents as needed.
Utilize Adobe Pro for document creation and editing.
Read and interpret schematics.
Use MS Word and MS Excel to produce documentation.
Essential Skills
Experience in technical writing for owner manuals, user manuals, and installation manuals for industrial equipment.
Proficiency in Adobe Pro.
Ability to read and interpret schematics.
Experience with MS Word and MS Excel.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience writing manuals for plumbing, hydraulic systems, pumps, and/or control panels is a plus.
Work Environment
The position is based in an office environment with opportunities to work remotely. However, candidates will need to work onsite for the first two months for training and meetings. Once up to speed, a hybrid schedule is possible. The workweek is 40 hours, Monday through Friday, with hours from 8am-5pm or 7am-4pm.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.
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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
We are seeking a Technical Writer specializing in Product Support to join our team. The role involves creating and editing owner manuals, user manuals, and technical documents for internal use related to industrial equipment and their components and technologies. The documentation will cover industrial products such as pump stations, water treatment systems, and industrial control panels. Candidates will utilize software including MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Pro, and pdf files to produce high-quality documentation.
Responsibilities
Create and edit owner manuals, installation manuals, and user manuals for industrial equipment and their components.
Interpret technical documents and make datasheets.
Develop supporting documents as needed.
Utilize Adobe Pro for document creation and editing.
Read and interpret schematics.
Use MS Word and MS Excel to produce documentation.
Essential Skills
Experience in technical writing for owner manuals, user manuals, and installation manuals for industrial equipment.
Proficiency in Adobe Pro.
Ability to read and interpret schematics.
Experience with MS Word and MS Excel.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience writing manuals for plumbing, hydraulic systems, pumps, and/or control panels is a plus.
Work Environment
The position is based in an office environment with opportunities to work remotely. However, candidates will need to work onsite for the first two months for training and meetings. Once up to speed, a hybrid schedule is possible. The workweek is 40 hours, Monday through Friday, with hours from 8am-5pm or 7am-4pm.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.
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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.