TECHNICAL WRITER

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Technical Writer will play a critical role ensuring clear and concise documentation across multiple departments, including Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Production. This role involves gatherings, analyzing, and translating complex technical information into user-friendly materials that meet Platform's and industry standards .

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, review, and maintain technical documentation such as user manuals, specifications, reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and other related materials.
• Translate complex engineering and technical concepts into clear, concise, and understandable documentations for a variety of audiences
• Applies communication and interviewing skills to collect needed information from internal and external personnel to support writing activities
• Conducts research if needed on RFP technical/functional areas to gain better understanding of Materials to be written
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to develop technical specifications, standard operating procedures, end-user installation and operation manuals, and product insert sheets.
• Develop and maintain a content directory for documentation , ensuring version control, accessibility, and regular updates to keep documentation accurate and current
• Ensure that written materials are grammatically correct and maintain a consist ent tone or voice
• Identify and implement best practices to streamline documentation processes and improved efficiency and usability
• Seeks feedback from stakeholders to refine and improve documentation quality.
• Performs other duties as are necessary and/or required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in communications, STEM, Writing & Rhetoric, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in technical writing or 6 years of related experience in lieu of education
• Excellent written , editing, and oral communication skills , example writing will be requested from candidate s
• Proven a bil ity to work with cross-functional team s and i ndependently (self-starter)
• Ability and willingness to work under tight deadlines and support multiple pursuits concurrently
• Basic understanding of engineering, quality assurance, and project management concepts
• Ability to create vector graphics to supplement writing instructions.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical concepts into clear, actionable content

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Access, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Illustrator/InDesign

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on documentation