Manufacturing Technical Writer - Clear, Precise Docs

ACTalent; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a Technical Writer to develop, edit, and publish high-quality documentation for complex, engineered products in a manufacturing environment. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams, translating intricate concepts into clear instructions, and maintaining documentation across print, PDF, multimedia, and web formats.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in technical writing for regulated or highly engineered products such as semiconductor equipment,

Qualifications

• 35+ years of professional technical writing experience.
• Proven experience creating technical documentation and work instructions in a manufacturing environment.
• Background writing for complex products such as semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, medical devices, automotive systems, or similar highly engineered products.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear, structured, and accurate documentation.
• Experience producing technical documentation, including work instructions, for both print and digital formats.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and other technical stakeholders to gather and validate information.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit technical documentation for complex products in print and digital formats.
• Create clear and detailed work instructions and technical documentation that support manufacturing and product lifecycle needs.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and technical teams to understand product designs, features, and processes.
• Attend meetings with subject matter experts to proactively gather technical information and requirements.
• Translate complex technical concepts into concise, accurate, and easy-to-follow instructions for diverse audiences.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with established standards, formatting guidelines, and quality expectations.
• Maintain and update existing documentation to reflect product, process, or design changes.
• Use SolidWorks and related applications to interpret technical data and support documentation creation.

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

ACTalent is seeking a Technical Writer to develop, edit, and publish high-quality documentation for complex, engineered products in a manufacturing environment. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams, translating intricate concepts into clear instructions, and maintaining documentation across print, PDF, multimedia, and web formats.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in technical writing for regulated or highly engineered products such as semiconductor equipment,