Remote Automotive Technical Writer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Career development

Home office allowance

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Automotive Technical Writer to translate complex automotive software and hardware into clear manuals, installation guides, API references, and online help content.

You will collaborate with engineering, product management, and support teams to ensure documentation meets high standards of quality and usability for a global automotive technology provider. The role is fully remote with flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in automotive/technology.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, accurate technical documentation.
• Familiarity with automotive systems, software lifecycles, and related tech.
• Proficiency with documentation tools such as MadCap Flare, Oxygen XML Editor, or similar.
• Excellent research, interviewing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical documentation including user manuals, installation guides, API docs, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with SMEs to gather information and ensure technical accuracy.
• Organize and structure information for maximum clarity and ease of use.
• Develop content for print, web, and interactive formats.
• Maintain and update documentation to reflect product changes.
• Ensure consistent style, tone, and terminology across all documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

API documentation

Editing

Interviewing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication/Engineering

Tools

MadCap Flare

Oxygen XML Editor

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Remote Automotive Technical Writer to create clear, concise, and accurate documentation for their automotive software and hardware products. This fully remote position allows you to work from anywhere, focusing on translating complex technical information into user-friendly manuals, guides, and online help content. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and support teams to ensure all documentation meets the highest standards of quality and usability, contributing to an exceptional customer experience for a global automotive technology provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, API documentation, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information and ensure technical accuracy.
• Organize and structure information logically for maximum clarity and ease of use.
• Develop content for various formats, including print, web, and interactive platforms.
• Maintain and update existing documentation to reflect product changes and improvements.
• Ensure consistency in style, tone, and terminology across all documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in the automotive or technology sector.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation.
• Familiarity with automotive systems, software development lifecycles, and related technologies.
• Proficiency with documentation tools such as MadCap Flare, Oxygen XML Editor, or similar.
• Excellent research, interviewing, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with the flexibility to set your own schedule within reasonable parameters.
• Opportunity to work with innovative automotive technology and contribute to product success.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development resources.
• A collaborative and supportive remote work culture.