Technical Writer

Swanson Reed - R&D Tax Credit Specialists; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A leading R&D tax advisory firm in Fort Worth, TX, is looking for a skilled Technical Writer. This part-time role involves writing, editing, and proofreading a variety of technical documents. Key responsibilities include interviewing engineering personnel, analyzing product technologies, and finalizing reports. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Business Writing, Journalism, or Science, with at least one year of experience in technical documentation. This position requires a self-starter with strong relationship management skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working with technical documents is desirable.
• A self-starter with an inquisitive mind who demonstrates a committed and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Interview production and engineering personnel.
• Read journals and familiarize with product technologies.
• Observe production and experimental activities.
• Assist in laying out material for publication.
• Analyze need for revisions in materials.
• Finalize documents with a correct report flow.
• Format and organize raw copy of documents.
• Communicate edited changes to engineers and managers.
• Work with writers and the chief editor as a team.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Technical documentation

Relationship management

Education

Degree or diploma in Business Writing, Journalism or Science

Job description

Swanson Reed is thelargest specialist R&D tax and innovation advisory firm. We service a diverse range of clients from technology start-ups to billion dollar Government Owned Corporations in the commercial aspects of research, development, management and technology transfer.

Your Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity exists to utilize your writing, editing and proofreading skills on a full range of technical documents.Your responsibilities will include:

• Interview production and engineering personnel.
• Read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
• Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
• Assist in laying out material for publication.
• Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
• Utilize an established outline and source material to finalize documents and make the report flow correctly with the raw data and results from engineers.
• You will also be expected to take a raw copy of a document, format, and organize the document. Reports can include global practice newsletters, client reports, technical/white papers, speeches, presentationsand business documents.
• Communicate edited changes to engineers and managers.
• Work with many similar writers and the chief editor in a team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or diploma in Business Writing, Journalism or Science.
• 1+ years experienceworkingwith technical documents is desirable.

A self-starter with an inquisitive mind who demonstrates a committed and flexible approach complemented by exceptional relationship management skills will excel in this role.

Location

Fort Worth, TX

Hours

This role is part time, up to 20 hours per week.

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