Technical Writer

US Tech Solutions; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Contract Technical Writer for a 3-month engagement with a potential extension. The role will develop, revise, and maintain clear technical documentation supporting engineering, manufacturing, equipment, and operations.

You will work with engineers, SMEs, technicians, and project managers to translate complex information into standardized, user-friendly content. The ideal candidate has proven technical writing experience, strong writing and editing skills, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information for non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Word and PDF/editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain technical documents.
• Interview SMEs to gather and validate content.
• Translate technical information into clear language for the audience.
• Create diagrams, screenshots, tables to aid usability.
• Apply templates, style guides, and revision control.
• Manage reviews and obtain approvals within timelines.
• Verify documentation against sources for accuracy.
• Maintain document repositories and revision histories.
• Identify gaps and propose content improvements.
• Support multiple assignments while meeting deadlines and confidentiality.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Attention to detail

Audience translation

Communication

Education

BS in Technical Writing

Tools

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Job description

Schedule: 03 Month Contract with possible extension

Job Description:

The Contract Technical Writer will create, revise, and maintain clear, accurate, and user-focused technical documentation supporting engineering, manufacturing, equipment, and operational activities. This role will partner with engineers, subject-matter experts, technicians, project managers, and other stakeholders to translate complex technical information into standardized documentation that is easy to understand and use

Responsibilities:

• Develop, edit, and maintain technical documents, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, equipment manuals, process documentation, training materials, specifications, and troubleshooting guides.
• Interview and collaborate with subject-matter experts to gather, validate, and organize technical content.
• Translate complex engineering and operational information into clear, concise language appropriate for the intended audience.
• Create and update diagrams, screenshots, tables, and other supporting content to improve usability and comprehension.
• Apply document templates, style guides, terminology standards, and revision-control requirements consistently.
• Manage document reviews, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and obtain required approvals within agreed timelines.
• Verify documentation against equipment, processes, drawings, and source materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organized document repositories, revision histories, and status tracking.
• Identify documentation gaps and recommend improvements to content, structure, and document-development processes.
• Support multiple assignments and priorities while meeting quality, schedule, confidentiality, and safety expectations.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer or in a similar role.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to understand complex technical information and translate it for non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat or similar documentation software.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience documenting industrial equipment, automation systems, manufacturing processes, maintenance activities, or engineering projects.
• Familiarity with document control, quality management systems, change management, or regulated environments.
• Experience with SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, illustration or screen-capture tools, and content-management systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process flows, equipment specifications, and technical data.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, or STEM field is preferred, but will consider candidates with extensive experience without the degree.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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