Technical Writer

Collabera; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Paid vacation time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Collabera is seeking a Technical Writer II in Houston, TX for a 3-month engagement. The role focuses on creating and maintaining clear documentation for technical products and systems.

You will collaborate with engineers and SMEs to translate complex information into accessible content, edit for accuracy, and ensure consistency with style guidelines. Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field.
• Experience creating user manuals, guides, and help documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user manuals, technical guides, online help systems, and training materials.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, and SMEs to gather and verify technical information.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation.
• Edit and proofread content for accuracy and style consistency.
• Organize documentation for easy navigation and usability.
• Update documentation in response to product changes and user feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Documentation proficiency

CMS familiarity

Independent worker

Tech concepts understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Technical Writing

Tools

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat

MadCap Flare

Job description

Job Title: Technical Writer II
Duration: 3 months
Location: Houston, TX - 77002
Pay Rate: $38 - 40/hr.

Summary

The main function of a Technical Writer is to create clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation that supports the understanding and use of technical products and systems. A typical Technical Writer is responsible for translating complex technical information into accessible content for various audiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user manuals, technical guides, online help systems, and training materials.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, and subject matter experts to gather and verify technical information.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise documentation.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines.
• Organize and structure documentation for ease of navigation and usability.
• Update documentation in response to product changes, user feedback, and new releases.

Skill

• Excellent written and verbal communication skill.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Proficiency in documentation tools such as MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, or MadCap Flare.
• Familiarity with content management systems and version control tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation projects.
• Basic understanding of technical concepts, software development, or engineering processes.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field required.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time
• hours of paid vacation time
• weeks of paid parental leave
• paid holidays annually - as applicable.