Technical Writer

Job Description

Technical Writer
Location: Foster City, CA 94404
Duration: 6+ months (Possible for extension )
Pay rate range: $55- $60.60/hr on w2 (All inclusive)

Job Description:
*This role will require some travel between our Bay Area locations (Foster City -->San Carlos)*
The Manufacturing Operations (MOPS) Technical Writer researches, authors, edits and publishes manufacturing assembly and test procedures for the team. This position is onsite at one of the manufacturing facilities at client location and reports to the Manufacturing Operations, Manager. This includes working with engineers and technicians to understand the requirements for the procedures, capture all steps in words and digital images/videos, and deliver thorough, accurate, and easy-to-understand documents for use by technicians. The ideal candidate will possess basic knowledge with vehicles in electric and autonomous technology and have strong passion for emerging mobility trends.
Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with engineers, TPMs and managers to understand project requirements/concepts.
Plan and deliver documentation guides according to project timelines
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, have a keen sense of creating compelling technical content and exhibit exceptional time management skills
Develop digital documentation in line with existing style and documentation platforms
Work manufacturing technicians and engineers to understand process details and requirements needed to achieve manufacturing goals
Align with the Technical Program Manager (TPM) and Leadership on documentation standards, styles, and priorities
Gather customer feedback on documentation to improve usability
Requirements

5 to 7 years experience as a technical writer for manufacturing procedures
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience with writing and editing
Proficiency with MS Office/Google suite (Word, Excel) and Adobe (Photoshop, Acrobat)
Ability to capture and retouch digital photographs
Ability to create work instruction elements in Word
Strong written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to manage workload with changing priorities while achieving project deadlines
Ability to approach the role with a can-do, team player attitude
Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the automotive, EV industry and/or high-tech industries
Experience with Dozuki, Google Suite, Slack, CATIA, JIRA, Confluence, Document Management tools, PLM
Bonus Qualifications

Technical familiarity with electrical, mechanical, automotive and/or sensor hardware

Meet Your Recruiter

Sumit Parmar