Advanced Technical Writer for IETMs & Procedures

Acara Solutions, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Bloomington, MN is seeking an Advanced Technical Writing Associate to create, edit, and maintain complex technical documentation for hardware and software systems. You’ll collaborate with engineers, software developers, and technical teams to translate highly technical information into clear, accurate, and compliant materials for procedures and manuals.

You’ll manage writing projects from start to publication, apply style guides, and ensure consistency across IETMs,

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of technical writing experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, software, hardware, or technical product environments.
• 3+ years of experience creating, editing, and managing complex technical documentation and procedures.
• 3+ years of experience researching technical information and translating complex data into user‑focused documentation.
• 3+ years of experience applying English grammar, composition, editing, and technical communication best practices.
• 1+ year of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• 1+ year of experience using CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks.
• 1+ year of experience applying DoD MIL standards, military specifications, or related technical documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, write, and edit complex technical documentation, including operational manuals, maintenance procedures, test procedures, and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
• Interpret engineering notes, specifications, and technical data to develop clear and accurate documentation.
• Apply formatting, style guide requirements, and documentation standards to support publication efforts.
• Manage technical writing projects from initiation through completion while communicating project status to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, software developers, and technical teams to gather and validate technical information.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Engineering collaboration

Technical communication

Teamwork

Information gathering

Education

Associate’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Acara Solutions in Bloomington, MN is seeking an Advanced Technical Writing Associate to create, edit, and maintain complex technical documentation for hardware and software systems. You’ll collaborate with engineers, software developers, and technical teams to translate highly technical information into clear, accurate, and compliant materials for procedures and manuals.

You’ll manage writing projects from start to publication, apply style guides, and ensure consistency across IETMs,