Job Title: Technical Writer II
Job Location: Tualatin, OR (onsite)
Pay Range: $39 - $43.50 /hr on W2
Job Type: 12 Months with possible extensions or C2H
Job Description :
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
Job Summary
We are seeking a Technical Writer II to develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation for complex products and systems. This role works closely with cross-functional manufacturing and engineering teams to create clear, accurate work instructions, assembly procedures, and technical documentation that support production, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, edit, and maintain operational, assembly, test, maintenance, and instructional documentation.
- Develop technical content for paper-based, multimedia, and web-based documentation.
- Collaborate with manufacturing support, engineering, and production teams to capture and document processes for new builds, updates, and manufacturing changes.
- Conduct interviews with subject matter experts and technical staff to gather information for documentation.
- Translate technical information into clear documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing assembly and test instructions that meet quality and customer requirements.
- Support design and development projects by training and guiding technicians during work instruction audits.
- Interpret schematics, 3D models, engineering drawings, layouts, and written or verbal instructions to improve documentation.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and documentation process enhancements.
- Ensure manufacturing documentation is updated promptly in response to engineering changes and production feedback.
- Audit documentation to verify compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
- Recommend documentation formats and standards that improve usability and consistency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with approximately 2 years of related experience, an advanced degree with little or no experience, or equivalent practical experience.
- 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, technical writing, or a manufacturing environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly.
- Experience creating technical documentation and work instructions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to quickly learn new software applications and workflow systems.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with manufacturing methods, assembly processes, hardware specifications, and manufacturing quality and safety practices.
- Knowledge of product development and manufacturing process improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with engineering documentation, production processes, and manufacturing workflows.
- Experience auditing technical documentation for engineering and quality compliance.
- Ability to interpret engineering schematics, drawings, and 3D models.
This is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all qualified, interested parties, regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under national or local law.
Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Thanks & Regards
Archit Sharma
Senior Associate – Recruitment – EST
609-353-5246
archit.sharma@russelltobin.com
420 Lexington Ave, 30th FL. New York, NY 10170