Technical Writer

Technical Writer

The Technical Writer/Documentation Specialist will produce high-quality documentation that contributes to the overall success of our products. They will join a team that works collaboratively with engineering, quality, product managers, and usability experts to make products user-friendly.
Responsibilities
Independently gather information from engineering and production personnel to design, organize, and generate clear technical work instructions for electromechanical device assembly.
Partner closely with manufacturing team members on the floor to fully understand the physical build process.
Capture clear, high-quality photographs of critical assembly details to integrate into documentation.
Collaborate with technicians and engineers to compile data, authoring comprehensive operator's manuals, detailed user guides, and technical manuals for end-users of automation work cells.
Support the development, optimization, and standardization of documentation templates.
Research and interpret regulatory documentation to build robust technical files demonstrating how products comply with relevant regulations.
Compile, organize, and collate data packages to support formal CE marking submission documentation.
Investigate international standards to determine their applicability to products and ensure alignment.
Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other cross-functional process documentation.
Review, revise, and update existing documentation to incorporate redlines, engineering changes, and current standards.
Cultivate a deep understanding of manufacturing, engineering, and quality processes to translate complex technical data into simple, user-friendly content.
Evaluate legacy content and collaborate with experienced team members to develop innovative approaches for documentation improvement.
Maintain a strict adherence to version control, revision control, and configuration management protocols.
Essential Skills
Technical writing
Regulatory compliance
Documentation writing
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Some hands-on experience in a technical field highly preferred; preferably in manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies.
Ability to learn quickly and understand complex topics.
Previous experience generating written material and/or procedural materials.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite and MS Teams.
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop or equivalent photo editing software preferred.
Work Environment
This position is based onsite in Sherwood, OR. The work environment is office-based, with regular interactions on the floor with shop staff.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sherwood, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/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 Sherwood, OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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