Technical Writer

Actalent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking a Technical Writer to develop critical documentation. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams to produce clear and precise manuals and specifications. Candidates should have strong writing experience and a relevant degree. Located onsite in North Reading, MA, ample benefits are included, and an application deadline is set for June 13, 2025.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in writing engineering documents and product sheets.
• Proficiency in publishing documents and creating user guides.
• Experience working closely with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to create documentation.
• Develop product specifications and user manuals.
• Polish and organize existing documents for clarity.

Skills

Technical Writing

Collaboration

Document Publishing

Editing

Education

BA/BS/MS/PhD in English, Journalism, or Engineering

Tools

Adobe Suite

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

Job description

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Technical Writer to collaborate with the sensor team to develop engineering documentation, product specifications, and user manuals. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with extensive experience working in an engineering lab setting and has a strong desire to up-skill and self-develop. The ability to work well both independently and in team settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to create clear and precise engineering documentation.
• Develop product specifications and user manuals for engineering-facing documents.
• Understand technical content provided by engineers and refine it into a more presentable format.
• Polish and organize existing documents for better clarity and comprehensibility, similar to NVidia documentation pages.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience in writing engineering documents, product sheets, and technical documents for engineering and product management teams.
• Proficiency in publishing documents on Wiki and creating user guides using the Adobe Suite.
• Experience working closely with engineering teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and InDesign.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BA/BS/MS/PhD in English, Journalism, or Engineering.

Work Environment

This position is onsite at our North Reading location. The role offers FTC benefits, 15 days of paid time off, and 6 holidays.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $130,000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Reading, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025.